Navigating New Beginnings in a Foreign Land

Aunt Alice – 1, 1990 “Are you new in town?” people have been asking me. “No, I know where Safeway is, the bank, the hotels and a few friends. I even found a great place for cheeseburgers last week and of course I know where Kentucky Fried Chicken is!  I’m not sure where to buy clothes that will last longer than one wash but my favorite tailor will be returning from Pakistan next month.” “I haven’t seen you before?” they say puzzled.  I’m polite and don’t respond in kind.  I’m delighted they speak English and only throw in a few … Continue reading Navigating New Beginnings in a Foreign Land