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Tag Archives: United States
Taxed In Two Places
Disclaimer: I am not a tax expert, and make no claim that the information listed below is accurate. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult with a certified tax accountant, or the revenue collection agency in their country of residence, and … Continue reading
Who, What, and Where Will Be Next
It strikes me that the reason most people emigrate from the country they’ve always called home is to find a “better life”. Granted there are as many ways to define better life as there are people emigrating. Often that means … Continue reading
What Binds Us Together
Even before we moved to Ireland, one of my constant refrains has been that the Irish seem to be universally friendly and welcoming. I knew there would come a day when that feeling would be tested. And earlier this week … Continue reading
A Better Life
Well, this week’s post was going to be a service piece about organizing an international move. But after I read a recent blog post by “internationally known author, consultant, and futurist” Ian Morrison, that plan went into the bin. I … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration & Emigration, Modern Life
Tagged emigration, expat (expatriate), family & friends, France, home, immigration, nationality, philosophy, politics, United States, War
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Ties That Bind – Ireland Remembers 9/11
As someone old enough to remember watching the events of 9/11 unfold on television, it was amazing to experience the tenth anniversary of those attacks on New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in the country that, more than any other, … Continue reading
Of Icebergs, Pet Urine, and Mile High Bourbon – A Few Thoughts On Leaving the United States
Nothing comes off exactly as planned. But, now, a week after the fact, I can safely say that departure from Bloomington, Chicago, and the United States went about as smoothly as could be expected. Sitting in the gate area waiting … Continue reading
Posted in Home & A Sense of Place, International Moving
Tagged Aer Lingus, Bloomington Indiana, bourbon, Dublin, Ireland, moving, Pet Express, pets, United States
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Don’t Go Away Angry….Just Go Away
When I tell people that I’m moving to Ireland one of the more frequent responses, regardless of political bent, is some riff on, “God, take me with you. The way things are going in this country, I’m dying to get … Continue reading
Posted in What's Behind All This Madness
Tagged Dublin, fear, home, Ireland, life lessons, philosophy, politics, religion, stuff, United States
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Five Questions
An Interesting Opportunity Will Come Your Way (Who, What, When, and Where) In December of last year my wife Kalpana accepted a teaching position at University College Dublin (Ireland – Thank the gods not Ohio). This is a great position … Continue reading