Category Archives: languages
What gets lost in translation
This is the second of five posts about travel that celebrate the launch of my online class, Manifest Money for Spiritual Travel. I saw the Americans walk through the orphanage’s gate and my need to express myself was as strong … Continue reading
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Polyglot Love
“You’re a loner!” says the speaker, pointing at me in front of the room. I slowly lower my hand as 150 heads turn to look at me. I can feel my cheeks getting flush. “There’s no one else in the … Continue reading
Dreaming of the men’s bathroom
I was talking in my sleep this morning, right before I woke up. I don’t remember it, Diene had to recount it to me later. It sounded something like this: “Ocupado,” I mumbled. “What?” Diene asked. “Ocupado.” “What is ocupado?” … Continue reading
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Vouluez-vous bavarder avec moi?
In the past week, I have conducted two business meetings entirely in French. This is something I would have thought entirely impossible at one time. This makes me trés contente. I am grateful to have been gifted with an … Continue reading
Entroducing an Intelligent Senephile*
The internet is such an amazing tool that has opened my world wider than imaginable. One of my favorite recent connections made via “le net” is with a fellow linguist who has created a website dedicated to learning Wolof. How … Continue reading
No Sweaty Palms for Me
In two days, I leave for the American Association of Grant Professionals Annual Conference in Arlington, VA. I am so excited to travel a little bit, discover new vegetarian restaurants and book stores in Arlington and DC, have gobs of … Continue reading
