I was in the throes of Covid when the invasion of Ukraine began. In my own personal pits of exhaustion and despair, I watched in disbelief as a war in Europe began. The first 48 hours we were glued to the news. I watched line after line of Russian military vehicle...
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Expat or Immigrant: Is There Really a Difference?
Beyond Dictionary Definitions: Expat or Immigrant Most foreigners living in Germany or other countries are faced sooner or later with the question: Am I an expat or an immigrant? At first glance it may seem to be a superficial matter of dictionary definitions. But for...
The Complex Issue of Integration
I've written before about how I have been planning on becoming a mentor to a newly arrived refugee in my local community. The journey has been slow at getting started in terms of actually connecting with my mentee despite numerous thwarted efforts. Meanwhile I have...
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