Let's chat about the difference between celebrity and public life, the pluses and minuses of national symbols, and how this is a great example of "two countries divided by a common language."
How a month of travel made me appreciate life in Britain even more | American Abroad
If you're an American thinking about moving abroad, or just curious about the US vs UK quality of life, this one's for you.
Is the internet finally over the anti woke outrage cycle? | The Odyssey
After nearly a decade as a solid media and engagement strategy for whipping up anger and outrage to take personalities and ideas they don't like...has the outrage machine finally (FINALLY?!) run out of steam?
This Quarter's Books Hit Different (Economics, Science Fiction, and Smut)
Once again, let's talk about what we read over the last quarter. Economics, history, science fiction, fantasy, murder mystery, and our ever faithful smut corner - all honestly documented and reviewed!
Social Media, the World Cup, and Why Americans are Desperate to be the "Good Guy" | American Abroad
I'm not a sports girl, but I do love a spectacle and what it teaches us.
Hail Muse! Immediate reaction to seeing Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" | Movie Review
Nymphs and satyrs, I have finally seen The Movie We've Been Talking About. And as always...I have thoughts!
First time in Latvia - Riga, a pagan wedding, and food | American Abroad
Latvia wasn't even on my list — but when your best friend asks you to be Maid of Honour at a pagan wedding via Riga, you say yes first and ask questions later.
250 Years of the American Identity Crisis | American Abroad
America's 250th birthday celebrations look a little different when viewed from the outside in. Also, IS THIS our 250th birthday or should we date it from another milestone instead? And what to do when our PR and marketing as a nation doesn't (and honestly hasn't ever) matched the product? I have some thoughts.
My honest take on what's coming to streaming and theaters
Darlings, we've officially crossed the 50% threshold. What's coming up in media and entertainment that has me excited - in spite of the...general state of things!