But living in a culture across the world from the one I was born into, and communicating in a language I've far from mastered, has created opportunities for awkwardness beyond my wildest imaginings.

I honestly never knew how much free time I had on my hands prior to moving to Thailand. Idle evenings hanging out with the kids. Random...

We noticed she seemed a little off. She didn't have her usual energy, enthusiasm, or playfulness. No alarms sounded, though. Everyone has...