I’m sitting here listening to the sound of soft rain falling on the tin roof as the storm which has been rumbling for the last hour moves away. Muddy red rivulets of water are rushing toward the road, Pinky – the ever faithful dog who has adopted me as part of his tribe and follows me … Read more
Hey everyone, Thanks for all your FB comments. Boy, ya mentioned slicing off the jewels and folks take notice. Richard, you are correct about the Feng Shui positioning of piglets. That certainly should be in the next book. And Agi, that doesn’t surprise me about your learning ALL those things and more in rural Hungary … Read more
OK – are you sitting down? Not eating or drinking anything you may choke on when you finish gasping or laughing? Then you’re ready. Today we learned to castrate piglets. Well, to be honest I can’t say we really LEARNED it – that would imply that we had opportunity to practice it and that … Read more
Food is a constant source of comment here. As you might imagine, food is different. The good news is Uganda has a rich growing environment. The bad news – for us anyway – is that it’s mostly root vegetables. A traditional Ugandan meal consists of: white potatoes, yams (yes – both in the same meal), … Read more
Ah – rain. As a Texan who has often prayed for rain – I say ENOUGH! I like rain – the sound of it on a tin roof – it’s comforting. Today, however, I have had enough comfort. Laundry – done by hand in tubs of rainwater was hung with care and just as it … Read more
Hello from the middle of Africa! And in case you’re wondering, “Muzungu” is what white people or foreigners are called, both with affection by children and not-so-much by the Boda-Boda drivers. Boda-bodas are screaming-wild motorcycle taxi’s that Peace Corps Muzungus are not allow to ride for fear of death or being termindated from PC – … Read more
It’s happening – we are loading up. You’ve never seen so much luggage! About a third of the group of 46 is “older” and the age range is probably early 20s to about 70. We’ve been told there will be NO internet or phone access for 2 – 3 weeks – so that means no … Read more
Already feeling disconnected. That gasping sound you heard last night was my cell phone breathing its last breaths before AT&T cut service at midnight. I felt immediate panic, but got in a few last minute calls. Oh nooooooo! Deep breathing was required. The umbilical is thinning…… Still have e-mail for another day. Let’s get … Read more
Well – it’s here. The night before leaving. What a fire drill! I can’t believe how much help has been offered, given and ever-so-gratefully received. It really does take a village to get someone out the door to Peace Corps. Closing down the accumulated possessions and detritus of 63 years is daunting. Add to that … Read more
In Louisiana there is an expression, “Fixin’ to get ready.” You’re not really actually getting ready you’re just getting ready to get ready. so the house is getting packed up – as it has been for the last several months as I think about it. But this is in earnest and in preparation for the … Read more