Welcome to Uganda ;)
As a very silly man said to me, "When you get to Uganda, be sure to welcome everyone there. And be sure to use silly string to stress your point." So, welcome. Sorry I don't have any silly string....
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The Western (Or is it Human?) Activities of These New Friends of Mine
Hanging out on the weekends in D.C. consists of any variation of the following: sleeping in, meeting friends for brunch at The Diner or Savory Cafe. Going out to bars to watch sports, to dance, to...
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Ethiopia in Crisis Once More
After having spent almost 3 weeks in Ethiopia last August, hearing about their current, momentous plight is disenchanting, to say the least. While I was traipsing through Lalibela with Tracey Neale and...
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Finding Balance in the Waters of the NileA lot has transpired since my blog in late June. I have now been in Africa for just 6 weeks, my bodaboda wound is almost totally healed and Freddy received an...
View ArticleExploding Toilet: The Tale of Expedition Poo
On Thursday afternoon, after a somewhat stilted, but mildly productive day of researching website designs for WPIO, I decided to walk home the long way. It was a relatively rewarding trip. I got some...
View ArticleI'm Sick of Muzungu
The Backpackers was a saving grace. I avoided illness and poop because of their cheap (but relatively nice) accommodations. But, man, I'm sick of Muzungu. A bunch of little European and American...
View ArticleThis May Not Be African, But It Is Still Very Important
This is too important not to talk about. Stop encroaching on my rights.
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My Tolerance and Acceptance Return
Playing with Friends, Lake Victoria, UgandaIn my last personal blog about Kampala, I carped about the Muzungu. I've had a change of heart. I took some time this past weekend to remember what it was...
View ArticleInsipiring Tale Right Around the Corner
Hi Folks,I was just reading this in the New York Times today. Inspiring and in my 'hood. Enjoy.
View ArticleWhat's Old is New is Old
The unfamiliar and the familiarEmerging from the plane in Kigali, Rwanda, on that dark, warm, Friday evening in late November, I breathed in deeply, struck by the earthy, musty aromas; I felt like I...
View ArticleFor My Best Friend's Film
Above, you see a beautiful short preview of a documentary my best film school friend, Kimberley Rose Williams, created. She is currently raising finishing funds to be able to finalize the last edit...
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Trailing Spouse
I came to Rwanda to be with my husband, for the adventure and for the life experiences that would turn into great stories. Because he is busy every day with work, my husband is “distracted” and...
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Genocide
For every visitor to Rwanda, it is compulsory to visit one of the genocide memorials here---either in Kigali or outside of town. Mark and I decided to visit Kigali’s Genocide Memorial early in...
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A Letter Home, Part I
In response to my most recent blog posts, my Aunt Ev wrote to me to ask about the nitty-gritty of life here. She made some good points--when I write, I often take for granted the knowledge I have...
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A Letter Home, Part II
Today's Question: Why Do You Have to Have Security?Today's Answer: In my post, Trailing Spouse, I mentioned security quite a bit, but I did not explain why we felt we had to have security, in any...
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A Letter Home, Part III: Cultural Differences
In my continuing series of Letters Home, I am happy to answer my friend, Nora's, inquiry about cultural differences. Of course, we all know there are bound to be cultural differences, but what...
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