Memories of Thailand
October 6, 2019
A brief list of author Sharan Bazant’s sensory memories of Thailand. … More Memories of Thailand
The Expatriate Conundrum
September 23, 2019
According to the dictionary, an expatriate is “a person residing in a country other than their native country”—a very simple get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter definition. However, in the real world, this expression is far more nuanced and Wikipedia goes on to explain: “In common usage, this term often refers to professionals, skilled workers, or artists taking positions outside … More The Expatriate Conundrum
Friendship
August 10, 2019
What is a friend? One definition includes the phrases ‘having a close relationship, bond or attachment’ and another says ‘considering another’s well-being to be as valuable as your own.’ I’m a Taurus and true, lifelong friendships are important to me. I try to be honest in my relationships as I hope others will be honest … More Friendship
Removing Obstacles
June 30, 2019
This morning I picked sweet peas from my garden—brilliant red; the heavenly scent of my grandmother’s kitchen in summer. I baked an angel food cake—a sweet, frothy treat for my family on Canada Day. While it was baking and cooling I re-watched the movie Eat Pray Love. All three activities provided nourishment for my soul. In the … More Removing Obstacles
Dancing Lessons
May 30, 2019
Since returning to Canada in 2005 my husband and I have been taking ballroom and latin dance lessons. You might think, “They must be professional dancers by now with all those studio classes under their belts.” Well, you would be wrong. Dancing is one of those things you can study for years and still have … More Dancing Lessons
Mother’s Day Rumination
May 10, 2019
Mothering is tough and messy long days, long nights. Giving birth, nurturing, sacrificing parts of yourself. You love these gorgeous humans made in your image. You wish upon a star for them. You teach them to have ideals, courage, wisdom, respect for others, ambitions, humility, compassion. But you are still you With all your faults … More Mother’s Day Rumination
Let’s Talk
May 5, 2019
It’s been a while since my last posting as I’ve been working diligently on submissions to literary agencies and publishers for my book Nine Years in Bangkok: Lessons Learned. Now it’s time to play the waiting game. In the meantime, I will continue to share my lessons learned during those pivotal nine years. I’m hoping that my … More Let’s Talk
What is worthy of your time and attention?
February 2, 2019
It is award season for the films of 2018 and people are liberally casting opinions about the movies they loved or hated. When it comes to the genre of film it seems that we all become armchair critics. Is that fair? What about artistry in acting, directing, visuals etc.? What constitutes an award-winning movie? What … More What is worthy of your time and attention?
A Lesson in Real Time
December 26, 2018
Wow! My last blog post was October 26/18. Time has passed quickly but here I am back again on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas here in Canada). There are a few reasons that I haven’t blogged for so long but the biggest reason was something that really stopped me in my tracks. My writing … More A Lesson in Real Time
Betrayal
October 26, 2018
There’s always a lesson of a lifetime in every betrayal. Edmond Mbiaka I experienced several lifetimes worth of betrayal during my years in Bangkok. Betrayal is defined as: ‘an act of deliberate disloyalty’, ‘to mislead or deceive’, ‘destroying trust–possibly lying’. If we examine our lives honestly most of us can say that we have been … More Betrayal
