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This blog entry will not be good.  It will not be beautiful, nor will it be witty.  It will not paint a picture of a new culture or place or tell of some recently-obtained moment of clarity.  Its purpose is merely to inform you – my friends and family – that I will likely not […]

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As most of you know, I leave for Zimbabwe on September 12th. I have been asked to teach a five-year-old child named Christoph for the year. He and his family live on a huge farm (22,000 hectares) about an hour outside of Harare. I will live on this farm with them and help their child […]

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It seems strange that I am, yet again, writing in my blog. My blog which is reserved only for trips across the globe.This can only mean one thing…Yes, I am departing yet again. I am leaving the comforts of the West and the security of my family, and heading out for yet another adventure. This […]

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I’ve booked my ticket. I’m ready to go. I’m leaving in 10 days. For those of you that are curious or concerned, here is my itinerary:February 20: Take the 40-hour bus from Kathmandu to Delhi, as I did back in OctoberFebruary 23: Take a 35-hour train to Bangalore, in the south of India. February 24 […]

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Sometimes part of wandering is knowing when to stay put. Today another graduation is taking place at Lake Forest College. It brings back memories of my own graduation – having my family with me, singing the school song, eating WAY too much food…I remember all too clearly how I felt upon graduation – I felt […]

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