by Jamie Stern – The second installment in the My Indo Heart series, a year-long collection of holiday tributes honoring the people who shaped us. To the men who helped us in ways big and small; gave us our launching pad to life and helped us to get our feet on the ground — this…
by Jamie Stern – First in a series of holiday tributes Her smile. Her laughter. Her recipes. Her ideas. Her talents. Her loving nature. Her courage. Her legacy. She’s MOM! Resilience Across Oceans Our mothers crossed oceans. They carried joy and trauma in the same suitcase. It required choosing to keep going. But if you…
reported by Alice Dohne Family and friends in Golden, Colorado, gathered together for a heartwarming celebration as Anne Kotch marked her 101st birthday with a memorable potluck event. Those in attendance represented Dutch, Indo, and Indonesian cultures. Anne Kotch celebrates 101st birthday The event was a true feast for the senses with tasty Indonesian cuisine.…
by Jamie Stern Happy National Grandparents Day! – Sunday, September 10th, 2023 In the Indo community, many of us share such reverence for our grandparents. We have dynamic stories about Oma and Opa. We know about their bravery and their incredible efforts to create safety and opportunities for their children and future grandchildren. We remember…
By Dr Kathryn Pentecost, edited by Sierra Jacobs The series is based on PhD thesis (2013) entitled: Selamat Jalan, sampai jumpa lagi (Farewell, until we meet again): Transcultural family stories from colonial and postcolonial Indonesia Section One: INTRODUCTION We live our lives in the shadow of other people… Conversely, other people are shaped by our…
By Dr Kathryn Pentecost, edited by Sierra Jacobs The series is based on PhD thesis (2013) entitled: Selamat Jalan, sampai jumpa lagi (Farewell, until we meet again): Transcultural family stories from colonial and postcolonial Indonesia Click here to read Part 1 Section Two: INTRODUCTION Our metis (mixed) family composition – including people from various religious…