Category Archives: blogging

The Kindness of Strangers

Posted on April 9, 2013 by boxcarkids

Can you imagine hitchhiking from the West Coast to the East Coast without a cent in your pocket?  Yeah, me neither. In the politest of terms I would call it extremely risky.  But in the mid-1990s a journalist by the … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock

Posted on February 7, 2013 by boxcarkids

When you travel abroad it is inevitable that you experience culture shock. It doesn’t matter how open minded or educated you are – sooner or later you will come across some element of the other culture that is just alien … Continue reading →

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It’s Not All About What We’ve Lost

Posted on November 16, 2012 by boxcarkids

An Email from a friend recently prompted me to respond with a list of things we’ve lost in this recession.  It’s a long list, filled with things both big and small.  My job and ability to support my family, affordable … Continue reading →

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