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Category: The Old Counry (Canada)

Though we live and work in Europe, we’re still Canadian and Canada is close to our hearts. Sometimes we have a thought about Canada; sometime we’re even in Canada.

Research. Vote. In that order.

Tonight was Maclean’s National Leader Debate. If you missed it, the #macdebate hashtag will lead you to some insightful thoughts and some useless rants. Though we lived away from Canada, we voted. Since returning to Canada, we have voted. Not because we are the ultimate Canadians or champions of electoral rights, but rather we simply… Read More Research. Vote. In that order.

August 6, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

Stopping Before the Finish Line you Expected

We moved to Poland in September, 2010 expecting to build a community centre, demonstrate our faith by tackling civic needs, and bridging the gap (perceived and actual) between the church and the community. Three years later there is no community centre and no civic programs. Our move to Włocławek was part of a pilot project,… Read More Stopping Before the Finish Line you Expected

June 29, 2013July 25, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

The (uh) Oh Canada List

With our upcoming return to the True North getting continually closer, we find the idea of life in our own homeland slightly…odd. There’s a lot of material about reverse culture shock and re-entry, but living it and reading about it are two different experiences. Here are some of the things that we have on our… Read More The (uh) Oh Canada List

April 24, 2013July 25, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

Presents from Canada / Presence in Canada

A Polish friend recently posted this picture of Ryan Gosling – the other kind of Canadian beef export – and commented on how they’d love this particular gift from Canada. ‘Tis the gift-giving season after all. The holidays exaggerate the feeling of distance that most expats live with. It goes from being background noise to… Read More Presents from Canada / Presence in Canada

December 19, 2012July 26, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

The Thankful List

Here we sit contentedly in Włocławek in the after-glow of our Thanksgiving meal. It’s not a holiday here and in the absence of festive store displays and turkey themed posters we’re reminded that we have a lot (copious amounts in fact) to be thankful for every single day of the year. This list is hardly… Read More The Thankful List

October 6, 2012July 26, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

We Share Colours

All 3 of us are together in Poland – now, how great is that? It feels familiar and odd being back. As usual it was a whirlwind of a time as we prepared to travel and Daxon put flights 18 and 19 under his belt (his 3rd trans-Atlantic flight) with style…though baby jet lag is… Read More We Share Colours

September 19, 2012July 26, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

Happy Canada Day 2012

“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” –… Read More Happy Canada Day 2012

July 1, 2012July 26, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

City Mouse / Medium-Sized Industrial Town Mouse

“I know where you live” is never a statement you want to hear while sitting in a stranger’s car, but we get it semi-regularly. In a flat country subject to the brisk Baltic blast where cab fare is more than affordable, taxis are a lovely alternative on cold Polish days. Not being on any tourist… Read More City Mouse / Medium-Sized Industrial Town Mouse

January 30, 2012July 26, 2015 Amber and Matthew1 Comment

Seasonally Appropriate

‘Tis the season of extremes. We’re inundated with the message that we should show those close to us just how much we care by giving gifts. It’s the wishlist time of year. Gift giving is a wonderful thing and for many people it’s an effective form of communicating gratitude, affection and humour. This often leads… Read More Seasonally Appropriate

December 12, 2011December 12, 2011 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

Life and Lemons

Life may not have handed us lemons, but with our visa delay it certainly feels like a curve ball. Though we may not be wielding a lemon shooting gun, like this cartoon, we’re making the most of an unexpected situation. It has not been easy reshuffling our fall plans at the last-minute. This added time… Read More Life and Lemons

September 30, 2011July 25, 2015 Amber and MatthewLeave a comment

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the Venice of the East - one of Bangkok’s many names. Would you pause for a moment and pray for the city, her people, and her peace?
A few sips of morning coffee were always enjoyed while watching the streets come to life below. That's how we first started seeing vehicles like this. Sometimes full, sometimes with a sole occupant - we saw these vehicles often. We wondered about their purpose, their destination, and their passengers. It was this curiosity that revealed the realities faced by urban refugees. With no legal status, refugees are taken to detention centres in vehicles just like this one. Reforms are happening and change is coming, but life as a refugee in the city is harsh. Take a moment to pray for refugees in detention and for the ones they love on the outside. #withrefugees
a lot of Bangkok city life happens on the streets - from food carts to haircuts.
this is what you don’t see when we make videos to send to Canada. Height differences - that struggle is real.
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