A foreign teacher in China reflects about the 2008 news and calamities.

This morning when I wakened,

And saw the clouds above,

ANN WEBER: LOVE AND OTHER AUDACITIES

 MAY 22 – SEPTEMBER
11, 2011

Opening Reception

Saturday | May

JENNIFER ANGUS: ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

MAY 22 – SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

 Opening Reception

Saturday | May
21, 2011 | 6pm – 9pm

Spring is here, and your body and mind know it. Eager to get outside, moving, seeing new things, traveling? I hear you - road trips are much more fun when the sun is shining and the roads are clear. Flying is easier when you don't have to worry about weather delays and de-icing planes. 

Spring is also fickle - snow this morning, alas.

Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: ART – Both Live and Historic by Josh Garrick

Florida Arts Events

One of the hardest things about teaching English in Central and Eastern Europe, especially if you're in a rural area, is finding other native English speakers to engage with. I didn't realize the effect that this had on me until about 3 months in to my stay. I was anxious to discuss things with fellow Americans and find out if any people lived by me the rural area I lived in. Then, I met a girl from Minnesota who lived in a small town just 40km away from me. A 640 forint bus ride away! If you're looking to teach English in Central/Eastern Europe, th

Driving the Ring of Kerry, and want to get off the beaten path? Head to Staigue Fort - it's between Sneem and Caherciveen, off a tiny road inland. You will drive a very narrow lane, but keep following the signs. There's a visitor centre with films (and a cafe), although we never stopped there. Park your car in the lot and pay your voluntary entrance fee. Skip across the creek, and climb a small hill to get to the fort.