Category Archives: teaching English

Take Two: China – You Kicked My Ass!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Heather

Gentle reader: This is a radical re-write (or maybe an extension?) of a post about the trip to China that I wrote in my last blog. You can read that here. I am taking a course called “Damn Fine Words” which … Continue reading →

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More about Volunteering in Tana Toraja

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Heather

How cute are these students at Merda’s preschool in Tana Toraja?   Here is a guest blog I wrote about volunteering in Tana Toraja for MyItchyTravelFeet.com – a travel website for baby boomers. Enjoy! Click here for more photos documenting … Continue reading →

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Crocs: An Unlikely Solution to the Asian Rainy Season Dilemma

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Heather

I bought a pair I bought a pair of Crocs yesterday. The horror!!! This purchase was one of the most difficult I have ever made. You see, I can’t stand Crocs. I think they’re: ugly clunky and overall pretty darn … Continue reading →

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