Inauguration Celebrating Best of American Story
Inauguration Celebrating Best of American Story “Our history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal and the harsh, ugly reality that racism, nativism, fear, and demonization have long torn us apart.” “The battle is perennial. Victory is never assured.Through the Civil War, the Great Depression, World Wars, […]
American Abroad Crying for My Country
On January 6th, I watched violent scenes unfold on Washington DC’s capitol hill on a dark episode in our history and I wept for my country. Ironically at his “Make America Great Again” rally, Trump’s supporters were incited by his inflammatory speech as he ranted “Stolen election. A fraud. I will never leave office.” The […]
Raise Your Glass to a Safer, Saner New Year
Everyone everywhere agrees that 2020 has been a bad year in so many ways, so don’t look back, focus on the future, bring it on 2021! With one foot in 2 continents my heart always aches with longings, but when I said goodbye to one country to fly to the other, I endure the tug […]
Ten Ways to Stay Uplifted and Connected This Christmas
Record highs in Covid-19 cases, hospitals across Europe overloaded, healthcare workers on their knees and hearts breaking from being torn apart from families during the holidays. Due to circumstances we should not travel, but must find unique ways to stay connected. Virtual caroling: My daughter a doctor in Minneapolis area will be working over the […]
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X-Pat, a feisty globetrotter. Teacher, writer, coach, speaker, and trailblazer with the down-to-earth, open-armed persona of The Heartland and a European twist. I have lived in four different countries, speak three languages and raised two bi-cultural kids with one très bon Frenchman. My passion is inspiring courage, breaking barriers, and creating connections.
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