I cannot help but compare my American home to my European one and vice versa.
Both terms ‘high’ and ‘low’ culture are seen as derogatory, or disrespectful toward the other. Popular culture, which changes more rapidly and, within this context is seen as a ‘lesser’ aspect of culture as it relates to socioeconomic status.
One person’s high culture is another’s low culture and vice versa. This is especially true as many aspects of modern popular culture have become ‘canon’ as it were – having great value, importance, or significance since they were first produced.
Just how complex is culture compared to what we usually think it is.
That is, what we can see, hear, taste, and smell versus that which flows under the surface, but is really the engine driving each and every one of our interactions.
You never know what pressures are affecting a person’s day; in addition to external factors, there could be internal cultural factors at play.
So, be kind to those you encounter.
#virtualcampfire2021, writing prompt number 2: The little things.
Over on Instagram (@AmidreamEU), Christina Kapaun @southboundstories and Annyka Overton @chameleoncoaching created a series of writing prompts (#virtualcampfire2021) for ex-pats to share over the course of November. I am a bit of a sucker for a community-minded activity and for writing prompts, so I decided to participate. So, this is me. Hello! 👩🏻 My name is Christina.Continue reading “This is me…”
Inspiration and education can come from anywhere. Here, I felt inspired by a webinar to put my complex thoughts to print.
I’m coming out…sort of.
What is the difference between being a military family abroad and an expatriate, let’s discuss.
Why not move to Germany?
I’ve received a few emails and comments recently about tips to make a move to Germany easier.
This post, from a time people still reported on these things…do bloggers still do this?
Perhaps this is a relic…how quaint.
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