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in memoriam: Louise Shimizu

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in memoriam: Louise Shimizu, It is with great sorrow that we have to announce that our dear friend, Louise Shimizu, passed away on Monday April 27, 2020 at her home in North Bethesda.

How To Make a no Sew Mask

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My name is Kumi Toya. I am an expat partner, a mother of two, and I work from home.......

Presidents Video Message to Members- April 27

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A video Message to our members from WBFN Presidents

Life in quarantine in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia

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In Ethiopia, COVID 19 was out there in a distant world until March 13th ..........

Rebuilding a Community When You Relocate

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Most of us at WBFN have moved at least once.  Leaving behind everything familiar and starting over can be a challenge.

From pajamas to friendship, and how the WBFN has…

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a 30 something year old woman .....having to leave her comfort zone, friends, family, her lovely apartment, her plants, the amazing coastline of Uruguay.......

Sleep & Sleep Hygiene

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Obtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health. Adequate amount and good quality of sleep are basic human needs

Solving a Temporary Career Dilemma: from…

Author : Alex Alba
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Marcela had spent over ten years to qualify as a pediatric intensive care specialist. She was working at a hospital in Brazilia when she and her husband decided to move to Chicago for two years...

Where Shall We Go Next? (AKA the conversation)

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I loved my job but I had to leave to follow my spouse; I underestimated the cost in every sense of moving with him/her; I am tired of having to stop and start with every relocation; or, We discussed it but I didn’t think she would get the job. Does this sound familiar...