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A love letter to Lisbon….(and a new ukelele song)
When we decided to move here last year, we didn’t really know you well. We had only spent 2 months here four years before, and although we knew we liked you, we didn’t know if we’d love you. Let me tell you some of the reasons we are falling in love.
Kimberly OLeary
Jul 197 min read


It's not just "rules"; finding community in Japan
But here's the thing. Paul tells me it's wasn't the fact that I "broke the rules" that upset the saleswomen. It was more that their job is
Kimberly OLeary
Sep 22, 202312 min read


3 easy & fun day trips from Kuala Lumpur
As we bid Kuala Lumpur adieu, I wanted to discuss several day trips we took when we were staying in KL. Each of them was fun & easy to arr
Kimberly OLeary
Aug 19, 20237 min read


New Zealand - respect, heart, & willingness to tackle the hard questions raised by multiculturalism
We just completed our fourth trip to Aotearoa New Zealand, and every time we visit we learn more about this vibrant island nation. ...
Kimberly OLeary
May 12, 20238 min read
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