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Continue reading →: The Postman
We arrived in Estonia in mid-November 1995. The entire Baltic region was in the throes of a massive blizzard upon our arrival; I didn’t actually see the ground until late April. I love snow, cold weather, and winter sports (my favorite of which is sitting in front of a…
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Continue reading →: I’m an American, Damn it
In 1993 I was widowed with two young daughters. Broken and bereaved, I dreamed of rebuilding a simpler, less cluttered life. After months of debating possibilities, I decided that the newly independent country of Estonia was a perfect location to construct this new life. Some said I was overreacting…
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Continue reading →: The Accidental Immigrant
My life felt like cheap, poorly designed boots, back then. Not that it was a bad life; it was just an ill fit. I had a much higher opinion of myself than to think I would have created such a mundane life as mine was; surely this was all some…
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I’m Holly
I’m an American woman, mother of four, writer, explorer and traveler. I’ve lived abroad—residing in 4 different countries—for almost two decades, during which time I raised two amazing daughters. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of creativity with a touch of love. Let’s get on the road!
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