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USAID, DOGE, and the Foreign Aid Shake-Up No One Saw Coming

Foreign aid is shifting—whether for better or worse depends on where you stand.

1d ago

USAID, DOGE, and the Foreign Aid Shake-Up No One Saw Coming

1d ago

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From Suppression to Celebration: Chinese New Year in Indonesia

Chinese New Year in Indonesia evolved from quiet home celebrations to a vibrant national holiday.

Jan 22

From Suppression to Celebration: Chinese New Year in Indonesia

Jan 22

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Parenting Is Hard, Judging Is Easy

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

Dec 7, 2024

Parenting Is Hard, Judging Is Easy

Dec 7, 2024

Control Enthusiast Tries Letting Go

Letting go is nice in theory… until it’s about people I love.

Feb 4

Control Enthusiast Tries Letting Go

Feb 4

The Reluctant Leaders of Our Neighborhood

What grassroots democracy looks like in Indonesia.

Jan 16

The Reluctant Leaders of Our Neighborhood

Jan 16

Two Motorcycles, Five People, and One Electone

How my parents’ unusual choice taught me gratitude, perseverance, and a love for music.

Jan 14

Two Motorcycles, Five People, and One Electone

Jan 14

A Garden of Second Chances

Lessons in growth and resilience from my hibiscus flowers.

Jan 9

A Garden of Second Chances

Jan 9

When Your Hometown Speaks Louder Than You

The burden of collective identity, Javanese traditions, and the cosmic calculations of “Primbon” in modern life.

Jan 7

When Your Hometown Speaks Louder Than You

Jan 7

From Cardboard to Siomay: The Vendors Keeping Jakarta Moving

Why the Vendors Outside My Gate Might Sleep Better Than I Do

Jan 3

From Cardboard to Siomay: The Vendors Keeping Jakarta Moving

Jan 3

Dear 2024, I Leave You Behind with a Calmer Soul

2024 Wasn’t the Year I Wanted, but It Was the Year I Grew.

Dec 27, 2024

Dear 2024, I Leave You Behind with a Calmer Soul

Dec 27, 2024

SimpleJoy

SimpleJoy

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

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