The phone signal on Christmas was good enough to call family back home, right from my front porch. The blessings of technology.
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A lot of volunteers go someplace else for Christmas. Some go back to the United States, some go to a resort at the beach, some gather at Peace Corps offices or volunteer homes. But when people asked me what I was doing for Christmas, I told them, “I’m spending it in Kabile. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
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It’s embarrassing when other volunteers visit and notice something about my town that’s never caught my attention. Continue reading Bush Cows and Baboons →

It was about a year ago, believe it or not, that we were sworn in as volunteers, so that means it’s time for our mid-service medical checkups and another trip to Accra.
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It surprises me how different each burial here has been. Each has its individual character and nuances.
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Joshua comes over to my porch most days, if I’m home, and probably most days even if I’m not.
Continue reading From the Well-Paved Road →