Trash pile in the street in our neighborhoodStreet cleaner Waste disposal may not seem like a sexy topic for a blog post, but this isn’t a very sexy blog (in case you haven’t noticed). It feels like a pressing topic in a city that has a huge waste disposal problem, especially in what they call … Continue reading Another garbage post: People and nature in the city
Category: Uncategorized
Springtime in Mongolia and the miasma theory of disease
It finally really seems like spring here in Ulaabaatar. After a crazy dust/mud/windstorm last Sunday that brought some real rain in its wake, we started to notice tiny new leaves on a couple of trees on our walk through the neighborhood. The evergreens are green again, after a winter of being encrusted in black soot … Continue reading Springtime in Mongolia and the miasma theory of disease
Sandstorm: When the countryside blows into town
The other day, as I was writing, the light in the room suddenly became dim and murky. I looked out the window to see the Bogd Khan mountain disappearing behind a cloud of dust. It was gradual at first, looking just like a thick haze, but then the air took on the sepia tones of … Continue reading Sandstorm: When the countryside blows into town
Nothing lasts forever…
The time we went out for my birthday It’s becoming official that we are not staying in Mongolia after this academic year. I had kind of hoped that we might both love it here, but only one of us does, and practically, staying for another year or two isn’t going to work. I have told … Continue reading Nothing lasts forever…
Earth Day reflections from Ulaanbaatar: The balance of humans and nature in Mongolia
Some green! I started this post on Earth Day, April 22, but didn’t get very far. But since April is Earth Month, or, as I am fond of saying (to my daughter’s irritation sometimes), “Every day is Earth Day,” it’s not too late to post. Also, it’s still Earth Day in the USA as I’m … Continue reading Earth Day reflections from Ulaanbaatar: The balance of humans and nature in Mongolia
Expat Kids: Living the Mobile Life
At the end of orientation day. She wants you to know she's not really that excited. Just photobombing. It’s been a while since I woke up with writing on my mind. There are many things I want to write about, but I’ve been in the midst of a period of exhaustion. I needed a little … Continue reading Expat Kids: Living the Mobile Life
Tomorrow, Thailand: Setting off, and offsetting
In around 12 hours my daughter and I will be heading for the airport for our spring break in Thailand. I feel like I earned this break; I am wiped out from teaching the make-up classes on top of the regular classes and doing all the planning so that everything goes smoothly. It’s not even … Continue reading Tomorrow, Thailand: Setting off, and offsetting
