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February 2015 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. February 25, 2015. February 26, 2015. What to say about work when things seem a little dicey. Outside of work, things are just fine though moving at a rapid pace. I’ve been wedding dress shopping and will be visiting another seamstress this evening, because what is better than to take advantage of a plethora of wonderful seamstresses and be married in a custom gown? Serving within my program (and all the unexpected tumbles it brings) is an incredible experien...
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November 2014 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. November 27, 2014. March 26, 2015. We are in Cochabamba for an MCC retreat this week. Cocha has warmer temps and warmer people. The general atmosphere is less cold and tense than the air La Paz tends to share- there are many restaurants that open directly onto the sidewalk because there is no need to escape the elements. The cholita skirts are knee-length and it is crazy to see so many toned calves! How do we measure impact? Should everything be measurable?
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March 2015 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. March 25, 2015. March 27, 2015. On a visit to a fellow. Indeed, it was a long weekend of wonderful food. I arrived first in Sucre, 10,610 feet below and 99 miles away from Potosi. Situated in fertile valleys, the climate is mild and doesn’t vary much in the year. Allegedly,. Made their fortunes in Potosi and then went to settle in Sucre. Regional cacao beans are processed in Sucre to make the. Para Ti hot chocolate. I cannot sing its praises enough. Center is...
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On the Kjarkas and Tiwanaku – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. May 27, 2015. May 27, 2015. On the Kjarkas and Tiwanaku. Friday night I enjoyed a truly cultural experience by attending a Kjarkas and Chila Jatun concert. The Kjarkas have been playing Bolivian/Andean folk music with traditional instruments for over 40 years and their sons and grandsons have formed Chila Jatun. The song of La Paz-. Eres luz del ande. Ciudad de la paz. Con tu poncho blanco,. I am here, this is now, and it is a beautiful time. On a rainy day.
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December 2014 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. December 17, 2014. March 26, 2015. On Reflections of the People’s Summit. It was glorious to be on the ocean again, my very own Pacific! I think had carried-over tiredness from months past because I slept 45 minutes of every hour of the 33 hour bus ride. Liz was my seatmate, poor thing, and had zero intelligible conversation from me. In Lima we stayed in a beautiful little enclave, Joseph Cluny’s House of Spirituality . A nun ringing the bell for 7am mass.
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April 2015 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. April 29, 2015. April 29, 2015. On slowly preparing to leave. We are limited creatures, limited by time and space and that makes it all so sweet. It makes me want to get better at holding sadness (leaving soon) and joy (being. Now) and anticipation (Justin! And dread (packing and living out of a suitcase for a month) with grace. Here are some photos of our planning workshop last week! April 22, 2015. January 27, 2016. On a more thoughtful note. Ultimate Frisb...
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On arriving – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. June 11, 2015. June 11, 2015. Gracias cielo azul por tu expansion de cada Nuevo dia. Gracias Illimani por animarnos con tu belleza. Gracias Huayna Potosi por acompañarla. Gracias Altiplano por recordarnos de la majestad con tus espacios. Gracias Valles por brindarnos tu fruto. Gracias Titicaca por tus aguas que nos purifican, por recordarnos del renacer. Gracias Bolivia por recibirme, acogerme, enseñarme. Gracias Amigos, por acompañarme. I snuggled under a do...
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July 2015 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. July 9, 2015. It’s time to write again. We are home. I am sitting at our dining room table with the two dogs, my husband (of the craziness of that! Is at the grocery buying things for dinner and hardware store buying supplies to install a new shower head. We are home. Our time in Chile was a lovely gift. Kelly and Josh came- my best friend was in my hometown! Kelly and I have dreamed about a trip to Chile together and it happened! Our reception was full of la...
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June 2015 – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. June 11, 2015. June 11, 2015. Gracias cielo azul por tu expansion de cada Nuevo dia. Gracias Illimani por animarnos con tu belleza. Gracias Huayna Potosi por acompañarla. Gracias Altiplano por recordarnos de la majestad con tus espacios. Gracias Valles por brindarnos tu fruto. Gracias Titicaca por tus aguas que nos purifican, por recordarnos del renacer. Gracias Bolivia por recibirme, acogerme, enseñarme. Gracias Amigos, por acompañarme. I snuggled under a do...
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On coming home – On Stuff and Nonsense
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On Stuff and Nonsense. On Stuff and Nonsense. July 9, 2015. It’s time to write again. We are home. I am sitting at our dining room table with the two dogs, my husband (of the craziness of that! Is at the grocery buying things for dinner and hardware store buying supplies to install a new shower head. We are home. Our time in Chile was a lovely gift. Kelly and Josh came- my best friend was in my hometown! Kelly and I have dreamed about a trip to Chile together and it happened! Our reception was full of la...
