BARANG
In the Khmer language, the term "barang" has come to mean "foreigner", particularly one of European ancestry. It is not a demeaning word.
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World Mema Day
One of the most special ladies in the world is celebrating her birthday today. I wish I was there to give you a big hug, Mema. Happy birthday to you! I love you.
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Tagged Cambodia, grandma, Mary Sayre, Norman, Oklahoma, Peace Corps, Siem Reap, Travis Thompson
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Ten Pictures: Moments That Changed My World in 2011
From January to December, this year gave me some of the biggest challenges, triumphs, sorrows, and joys I’ve ever experienced. Below are ten moments that changed my world in 2011 (in chronological order). 1. My giant extended family in America … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 in review, books, border conflict, Brent Davis, Cambodia, Cathy Davis, crocodiles, Delta Airlines, flooding, Gramps, host family, Jerry Thompson, Joe Thompson, Katie Thompson Davis, Khmer Rouge, Khmer Rouge Tribunal, library, Mary Francis Sadler, Mary Sayre, Melissa Sadler, Peace Corps, Phnom Penh, Piper Thompson, pol pot, Sandy Sadler, Sherri Thompson, Siem Reap, student art, The Thompson Project, Toni Thompson, United States, visit home
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Spirit of Christmas Past: The Piano
‘Spirit of Christmas Past‘ is a series of holiday memories that are keeping me warm this season. As if I needed to be any warmer… As I pushed the gas pedal with my right foot, my big, used Chevy truck … Continue reading
Spirit of Christmas Past: Peanuts and Chocolate
‘Spirit of Christmas Past‘ is a series of holiday memories that are keeping me warm this season. As if I needed to be any warmer… Fresh from the oven, it was golden brown with what looked like crunchy, baked Cornflakes … Continue reading
Spirit of Christmas Past: Santa’s Astro Van
‘Spirit of Christmas Past‘ is a series of holiday memories that are keeping me warm this season. As if I needed to be any warmer… It was the only Christmas I recall getting in trouble, December 23, 1993. Mom and … Continue reading
Spirit of Christmas Past: The Egg Carton Ornament
‘Spirit of Christmas Past‘ is a series of holiday memories that are keeping me warm this season. As if I needed to be any warmer… I sat on the couch listening to the gentle clunk of fragile boxes as Mema, … Continue reading
Spirit of Christmas Past: The Construction Zone
‘Spirit of Christmas Past‘ is a series of holiday memories that are keeping me warm this season. As if I needed to be any warmer… He was in over his head. The instructions couldn’t have been more confusing. The “2 … Continue reading
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Tagged airport tram, Bob Sayre, Cambodia, Cathy Davis, Gaga Thompson, Gramps, Jerry Thompson, Joe Thompson, Legos, Mary Sayre, Norman, Oklahoma, Peace Corps, Sandy Sadler, Sherri Thompson, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Spirit of Christmas Past, Thompsons, Toni Thompson, Travis Thompson
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