Author: Jim Santos
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Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On
The picture above was taken at 6:55PM last night, local time here in Salinas. I stepped out on our balcony and took a quick picture, just to see if it would capture the colors, which were truly spectacular. Three minutes later, 210 miles away and 12 miles down, a sudden shift occured. Have you ever…
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How I Got Here, or 20/20 Hindsight
There are events that can have profound effects on your life, in ways you cannot not possible see while they are happening. It is only the perspective that time gives you that allows you to see their significance. Looking over my life, one of the things that affected me most seems a little mundane. I’m thinking…
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Hunger for Home?
Recently I wrote an article for International Living dealing with the issue of homesickness. Someday, they may even publish it – if not, it will eventually find it’s way here. Anyway, homesickness can be a very real issue for expats. For those of you not familiar with the malady, homesickness is not missing your friends and family,…
