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A Song, a Tree, and Thirty Christmases

Reflecting on life’s changes and constants through three decades with Mariah Carey’s holiday classic.

Nov 20

A Song, a Tree, and Thirty Christmases

Nov 20

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Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

What Remains of Reformasi in Today’s Indonesia

Aug 17

Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

Aug 17

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Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Life has a way of serving up curveballs that challenge us to rethink our preconceived notions of what it means to be successful.

Mar 31, 2023

Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Mar 31, 2023

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Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Aid’s hidden pitfalls: Koch’s insightful revelation.

Oct 31, 2023

Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Oct 31, 2023

Koch’s Book Made Me See Unintended Consequences in a New (and Frustrating) Way

What Happens When Theory Meets the Messy World of Aid Projects

2d ago

Koch’s Book Made Me See Unintended Consequences in a New (and Frustrating) Way

2d ago

Parenting Is Hard, Judging Is Easy

When it comes to parenting adult children, there are no straightforward answers.

Dec 7

Parenting Is Hard, Judging Is Easy

Dec 7

Why Sidewalks Aren’t Just for Walking (And That’s Okay)

Sidewalk stories where walkers, vendors, and city “warriors” collide.

Nov 15

Why Sidewalks Aren’t Just for Walking (And That’s Okay)

Nov 15

Mount Lewotobi and the Resilience of Indonesia’s Volcanic Communities

Building Resilience through Generations: How Tradition and Rituals Help Indonesia’s Volcanic Communities Face Nature’s Dual Power

Nov 8

Mount Lewotobi and the Resilience of Indonesia’s Volcanic Communities

Nov 8

How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’

Crossing the river and expectations, I learned that finding myself meant letting go of being ‘nice’.

Nov 5

How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’

Nov 5

Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?

Understanding ghosts through society’s lens.

Oct 31

Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?

Oct 31

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Mother & aid practitioner 🌏 | Exploring cultural bridges 🌐, aid industry insights 🔍, and cherishing life's simple pleasures 🌸

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