Cristina Masetti
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The Most Devastating Fire in Colorado: Regrounding
On December 30, 2021, a fire threat prompted an evacuation, forcing many families, and mine with…
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Christmas Blues and New Traditions
Being far away is a privilege that comes with a price. But the ultimate meaning of…
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High School: Warriors of the Tablet
As my son embarks on his high school journey, I grapple with the unfamiliar educational landscape…
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The Intoxicating World of Public Libraries
The library serves as a vital resource and community hub for immigrants, offering diverse literature and…
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When You Can’t Say Thank You
As expat women, we pride ourselves on our Expat Resilience. We moved our lives across borders,…
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Turkey Day: Between Thanksgiving and History
Moving abroad often presents an idealized version of home, especially during Thanksgiving. However, as expats, it’s…
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Roosevelt’s Arena and Carbonara
Every time we stumble through a sentence in a new language, misinterpret a social cue and…
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The Rec Center: A Gym for Socializing
The sky is still dark, and the air is crisp, but I’m heading toward more than…
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Halloween and the wisdom of the In-Between
A reflection on Halloween, the joy of dismantling decorations while keeping special trinkets, the tradition of…
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East Wind
‘What brought you here?’ is the question I have been asked more often as an expat.…