Monthly Archives: March 2013
The Watcher and the Watched
Pedaling the bike to and from Sampa has become pretty routine. Along the road, I call out greetings as I pass, partly out of a genuine desire to be friendly and partly because it’s an expected part of being polite.
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Sheep and Goats
There’s a meeting of everyone in Habitat, a couple of houses over, while I am sitting on my porch. A lot of shouting ensues, some kind of huge argument. As the meeting disperses, the arguing continues, especially between Auntie Ama and Stephen’s sister, who look as if they will come to blows. They continue to argue on the path, Stephen also yelling and trying to separate them.
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Money, Money, Money
Every volunteer has to deal with grants in some way, even if it’s only to decide whether or not to help a community apply for grants. Continue reading Money, Money, Money