on the job: adventures in teaching adults
You know how people say that we fight not to be like our own mothers. I cannot say that’s true for me. My mom rocks — she’s superbly smart and uber creative; she’s full of advice but refrains from being judgmental; she’s always been both a great parent and a good friend; plus, she’s a […]
in the community: French Invasion (with a side of cotton candy)
David and I are people of routine, so it makes sense that we’ve found one here. There are days when we need that routine to ground us and keep us sane and there are other days when we welcome an interruption to it. Since we’ve established life and work here, I have a feeling […]
cats: silliness
Caught our little românca, Zamfira, being silly out on our balcony. She had stolen a flower petal template for art project and it ended up around her neck. She’s trouble and a creeper (as Courtney would say). We’ve added a new set on Flickr to celebrate Zamfira!
in the community: anecdotes
With the weather warming and the days lengthening. the “boys from the bloc” have reappeared outside (most of them taller) and are doing their boy-mischief. I have to admit that I have a favorite among the crew — Lucian. He’s four years old, usually dirty, with beautifully striking eyes, and a toothless smile that makes […]
in the community: Neamt BBQ
May 1st came and it was like someone flipped a switch and *boom* it was spring. We’d had some sunny days but it was still jacket weather — windy and chilly. To celebrate spring’s arrival, a bunch of volunteers in the Neamt County area got together for a barbecue. Now when a Southerner says barbecue, […]
in the kitchen: barker’s bagels
So the blog has been quieter than usual — partly because I’ve been busy and partly because I’ve been sick, for a long while. But I’m feeling better and will be visiting our fabulous PC doc, Doctor Dan this week to make sure I get back to 100%. While I’m not looking forward to the […]
on the job: in the kitchen
Much like my first job in the VA, my Peace Corps placement hasn’t been what I expected. I know, I know — we’re told constantly not to expect anything specific in PC service. My expectation was that my host org would have a place for me to use my skills as a therapist. I don’t […]
on the road: Easter and Maramures
Our travel goal during the school year is to try to see as much of Romania as we can. It’d be a shame to live here and not SEE the country. For Easter and the school break, we had the absolute joy of traveling to Satu Mare, Baia Mare and the area called Maramures. Satu […]
new & improved: Lesson Plans for Adult English
I’ve added a new page to our blog — Lesson Plans for Adult English. These are the lesson plans that I’m developing for both Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced classes. Please note: The lesson plans are overly detailed and overly planned (but that’s how I roll). In reality, I simplify and am more spontaneous when in front […]
on my mind: freedom
Preamble to the ramble… First off, in no way do my opinions and what I write here reflect the stance of the US government or the Peace Corps. These are mine, and mine alone. I won’t even say that my dear husband, David, with whom I share this blog, completely agrees with everything I write. […]