{ One Small Change: Learning a New Vocabulary } 20 Nov, 2013 Addie Zierman invited me to contribute to her One Small Change Series months ago. I knew right away what mine was – it’s been that formative in… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ Deeper Story: Until Now } 28 Oct, 2013 The news has been good. In the last four years of working alongside our Batwa friends each mother has safely delivered her child; each baby announced her… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
community development traditions 30 Sep, 2013 Today I’m sharing about a September tradition in Matara over at Communities of Hope. Here’s the thing, Claude and I work hard to break the NGO… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ Deeper Story: how to melt swords into plowshares } 25 Sep, 2013 We were hosting a garden party at our home in Burundi this summer – the kind with drummers, dancers, a d.j. and a chef. Most all the… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ Deeper Story: Her Dreads } 24 Jul, 2013 Her dreads sway around her shoulders as she walks – and when she twirls her headdress of black ropes spins like a merri-go-round, whipping through the air… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
off the road 17 Jun, 2013 We’d turned off the black paved road and onto red dirt. The four of us bumped along in the car, an impromptu family outing to see our… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
In Transit: Back to Bujumbura 31 May, 2013 Amahoro 2013 happened! More on that later… For now we’re crowding into a plane bound for Bujumbura, Burundi. When I say we, I mean that in the… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
In Transit: Burundi 21 May, 2013 So I am navigating multiple suitcases and carry-ons, multiple airports and flights and with two children flanking me. I’ll be trying to keep it all in the… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
when we host you 17 Apr, 2013 My dear friend J.R.Goudeau invited me to contribute to her Questions of Travel Series in which she explores thoughts about experiencing cultures, engaging various people and reflecting… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ ShePonders: Home(s) } 04 Apr, 2013 I grew up in a middle class home, complete with two parents and a dog. Home meant safety, enough food and plenty of love. My parents… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
