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One Year Later: What I Miss Most about Vietnam
I was recently asked to write a reflection on my time in Vietnam for Chào Fulbright, the newsletter of the Fulbright Program in Vietnam. Here […]
I can see clearly now . . .
Relieved Fourteen days. Every blink was a reminder that I felt like I had sand in my eyes. Every sign and every face was a […]
And Now A Word from Mr. Rogers
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” – Fred Rogers I turned on my computer […]
Luc Bat
Learning Luc Bat “Luc bat” is a traditional form of Vietnamese poetry that I have been researching. I chose to study this as one of […]
Coffee and Comaraderie
I finally had the experience of seeing my name on a sign as I passed through the wide doors of the airport luggage area to […]
Reaction
If you don’t read any further, just watch this 13-second video of 10th graders reacting to your comments on the Where I’m From poetry sharing […]
Where I’m From
The time has come to share the poems my students have been working so hard to write. I have taught a series of eight lessons […]
Another Kind of Class
I didn’t hesitate when my Fulbright friend, Jeff, texted me about taking a cooking class in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. After all these Vietnamese classes, I […]
A Perfect Blend?
Coming from Vietnam to Malaysia it was easy to notice the contrast between these two southeast Asian countries. The first thing I noticed is how […]