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1. on March 5, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Paul

   Great information, this is what expats are looking for.

   
   
   • on March 5, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Reply LAJ

     Thanks! Hope you like both Parts I and II of Sharing the Expat Wealth. I checked out your site and have added it to my list of expat info/support sites.

     
     
2. on May 19, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply Henry

   A big thank you for allowing me to read your blog and enjoy your writing style.

   
   
   • on May 19, 2011 at 3:46 pm | Reply LAJ

     My pleasure. Thanks for the vote of confidence, I’m glad you’re here.

     
     
3. on May 23, 2011 at 8:15 am | Reply Henry

   This was a ‘from the heart’ article. I fully understand your anger and disgust as nearly every parent has at one time or another been through such episodes.

   
   
   • on May 23, 2011 at 9:32 am | Reply LAJ

     Thanks Henry. Strangely enough the anger lessened somewhat as the enormity of the cheating became apparent. It wasn’t a case of a difficult game that didn’t go their way. Realizing how it was playing out left me more shocked and stunned. Then you really do sit there wondering why someone would want something so much that they’d be willing to cheat for it. Sure, some anger and irritation remained, but mostly sadness.

     
     
4. on May 26, 2011 at 12:31 pm | Reply Henry

   Living in a foreign country is always an experience in itself. One has to have the stamina to make a ‘go’ of it and be flexible to adapt. I also had a spell of living outside my country or origin and never regretted this experience. Actually it made me stronger and gave me a chance to be more tolerant.

   
   
   • on May 27, 2011 at 7:46 pm | Reply LAJ

     That’s a great insight Henry. I do believe living outside your home country can make you more tolerant, if you are willing to explore things that are different. My father made a comment today about someone in Belgium riding on the ‘wrong’ side of the rode – a simple slip that made for an easy way to explain it was only wrong if held to his American standard of how things are done. If you’re willing to do that, you open yourself up to learning so much about the world. And I think it can also make you appreciate where you come from, too. Thanks!

     
     
5. on July 7, 2011 at 4:14 pm | Reply Michael Curtis

   Hi Linda,

   Wanted to say I really enjoy your blog. Being from Canada and now living in London, a lot of it rings true for me. I was wondering if you accept guest posts at all? I’ve got a few ideas that I’m looking for a home for.

   Cheers
   Yours
   Mike Curtis

   
   
   • on July 7, 2011 at 9:47 pm | Reply LAJ

     Hi Mike, thanks for the kind words. To date I’ve only had 2 guest bloggers (both of whom I approached). I haven’t really thought through a ‘guesting policy’, but will do so and contact you via email.