The room is no bigger than a bedroom, brightly lit by one wall of windows. The wall is slightly curved to allow a full view of Lake Malawi and even further of to the east Mozambique (on a clear day). The first thing one would notice after the windows in this oddly shaped room, is… Continue reading A dream
The sunburn
First I need it to be noted that I wear sunblock everyday. Yesterday I had applied said sun blocker but was unprepared for 3 hour walk, in the hot African sun . It does not hurt much, it is not a bad burn. In fact I would say it’s the sweetest sun burn I have… Continue reading The sunburn
Deja
When she was 7 she was hit by a car. The car took her leg mid thigh and caused significant damage to the other leg. She is 12 now. She has come several times to play, but it’s not culture here to ask about her suffering. Yesterday Gift told me that Deja burned her leg… Continue reading Deja
Best vinaigrette ever
For months I have been making a cabbage salad that is out of this 3rd world! It’s so good! Fresh cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, shallots. All being the only veg available, minus the mustard green/Chinese greens… I eat these veg every day. Got to learn how to mix it up! The vinaigrette that I… Continue reading Best vinaigrette ever
My first Sabbath
Many people upon discovering that i adore the Sabbath have many questions. They can be summed up in one: What exactly does that mean, Sabbath? I have been excited to tell this story, I’ve been waiting for the right moment. I suppose this is it! I have been completely transformed by the Sabbath. Taking a… Continue reading My first Sabbath
Alice
So long it seems. I feel like I have been in Africa for a lifetime. Every part of me feels older. My knees sure, but also my heart. So many times we as people can open or lives to someone only to be completely blindsided and left questioning why. I know that many will agree… Continue reading Alice
Gift stays
The sky was still dark. I could hear her cleaning her room. I sat at my desk with my head in my hands contemplating the ramifications of what I wanted verse what is best. Summers break is over now. Only 2 weeks. Kids go to school year round with 2/3 weeks break between the terms.… Continue reading Gift stays
