Small acts….

Funny how the universe can step up and provide the motivation or the answer or the person you need for the day.  This came to me through a news letter I subscribe to and it reminded me that we often change the world in baby steps and sometimes by simply by being present and bringing … Read more

Rhino Trekking with Obama

Yes – Obama!  Yesterday we went Rhino Trekking at the Aiwa Rhino Sanctuary about two and a half hours south of Gulu, off the road to Kampala.  The road was absolute torture even though we were riding with our friends in their very nice, Toyota SUV.  Clearly these were not Peace Corps friends, though they … Read more

Ethiopia, Donkeys and Hell

Awoke this morning back in Gulu, to the feeling of being back in the twilight zone.  The deep bass drum of the marching band vibrated the windows had the distinctly ominous sound of a call to action.  After having read in three different publications yesterday about Museveni’s threat to turn parliament over to the army … Read more