A good friend who often participates in my family's holiday celebrations emailed me this week. He suggested that we exchange donations to our favorite charities this year, rather than exchanging gifts. I like that idea! I've got more than enough stuff around my house.

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I'm back this week from a fascinating week in Granada, Nicaragua. While we were there, my 6-year old daughter had a health care challenge that required immediate medical care. As the doctor examined her, he scolded me in Spanish for waiting too long to bring her in. (Since I had already scolded myself in English, it was really unnecessary—I felt terrible.)

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I'm typing this post from an Internet cafe in the city of Granada in Nicaragua where I'm vacationing with my family. Though the Internet connection has been sporadic at times, this is a wonderful reminder of just how completely connected the world has become.

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I just returned from Korea where I conducted a trainer certification workshop for seven trainers from CJ, one of the largest companies in Korea. It was a fascinating experience for many reasons. I trained in English and someone simultaneously translated into Korean for the participants. When the trainees delivered their final presentations, they used Korean while someone translated their words into English for me.

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