Censorship of the worst kind
A friend of mine was participating in some organizational training recently, was chosen, in fact, from a large group of applicants, to offer his assistance, expertise and support. After spending a...
View ArticleCensorship revisited, with a splash of creativity, entitlement and humility
I want to revisit my original assertions about selective censorship within organizations. Maybe what bothers me even more than the inconsistent application of policy and the mismanagement of staff and...
View ArticleProcreation
The funny thing about procreation is that just about anybody can do it. It doesn't require any special qualifications, certificates or training. Humans have been good at reproducing since our...
View ArticleNotes on pregnancy
I thought it would be nice to keep track of some things during my pregnancy, if for no other reason than to be able to share them with the little one someday. One thing that stands out, now that winter...
View ArticleNotes on pregnancy, 2
People have been asking what are my food cravings. I don't feel especially strong feelings for any food or drinks, so i have been saying,"none." I've been thinking about it, and obviously my diet has...
View Articlepregnancy updates...III or IV?
So I arrived safely in the states last Monday, May something or other. 2011. Staying in NC with my family, getting settled, making birth plans, and hopefully going to visit family I haven't seen in...
View ArticleKeeping in touch with South Africa
While in service, some fellow PCVs and I always mused about why volunteers who left their posts in South Africa would still keep in touch with us remaining volunteers. The general consensus is that...
View ArticleNot quite used to modern conveniences, and hand-washing of dishes
I've said this several times since returning to the USA from RSA, but I'll say it again: I still get tripped out about the washing machine, electric clothes dryer, and the dishwasher. So much of my...
View Articlemore about the baby
This post is ranty. This is your disclaimer. This will allow me to segue into my first point...I guess I didn't realize how much pent up energy or anger or frustration or whatever i had lurking in my...
View Articleis it time?
The last few weeks have been kind of tumultuous. At least three days of each week are spent in various doctors' offices or laboratories, as I have my various ailments tended to, while I run errands...
View Articlepast due date, still waiting for godot
It's been nearly two weeks since we moved into our new house on Willow Oak Road, and it really feels like home. My sister and I were both pretty nervous about moving, because we thought it just...
View ArticleLabor and delivery, some after birth (but not placenta)
So anyone who tells you there is something romantic about natural childbirth is a dirty liar. Just want to preface that right away, get it out in the open. Now that's out of the way, I can try to...
View Articlein da club. parenthood club, that is...
"PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER". attributed to Groucho MarxI find it strange, crazy and hilarious that I am in the...
View ArticleLearning Compassion
Immediately, when I read or hear the word, "compassion," I think of the two aspects of a Bodhisattva, an enlightened being trying to achieve nirvana, wisdom and compassion. A Bodhisattva is a follower...
View Articlesugar
I've had a few revelations over the last weeks, sometimes while taking walks outside in the mild Carolina weather, or while watching my baby make bubbles and faces at me, but nothing really worth...
View Articleback to RSA and immigration, part I
Jasmir and I flew to South Africa a few weeks ago and planned to stay for a week to meet Daddy, and be there so when he went through the immigration process, we could help. According to him, our...
View Articleimmigration, part ii
I want to begin this entry with a description about the process to enter the United States as a foreigner. Only an elite few are permitted to enter without a visa (those from Western European...
View ArticleHats Off
Yesterday, a topic arose on my favorite social networking site, the thread quickly spiraling like wildfire unbeknownst to me. The subjects: war and peace and politics. Just one is loaded enough to...
View ArticleFalling in Love
I've had somewhat of an adventurous life. I'm 31 years old, and have tried not to waste any of those years. I've traveled a bit of the world, met some really interesting people, participated in...
View ArticleMy Africa
My Africaby Jenneffer SixkillerSeptember 2009A place where the stars surround melike a blanket of hidden secretsjust waiting to be revealed.Where the sun's departure leaves a trailSo colorful that...
View ArticleOn limited mobility
This is the first time, save when a broke my ankle at age 2, that i have been immobilized; this reason is the left tibia has two fractures, and i cannot bear any weight on the leg for 5 more weeks...
View Articlefirst musings as a peace corps trainee
I just wrote a 4 page blog about my African experience, and the computer ate it. Yes, I saved every 10 minutes. Booooo!!!Anyway, when I left Stillwater, I was exhausted from all the going away parties,...
View ArticleBack to africa
Back to africa! Last december, I didn't think this would ever happen. I was convinced that my next visit would be in several years, or only via blog posts and memories. Little did i know i would be...
View Articlesoutheast asian- south african- inspired dish
Serves 2. 250 g whole wheat spaghetti, 4 tbsp crunchy peanut butter, few garlic cloves minced, half onion small dice, thumb size nug ginger minced, small glug oil, tbsp turmeric, one red chili minced,...
View ArticleTelling my Peace Corps Story: Lens of Faith
As long as I can remember back, I've always been drawn to the desert. Growing up in Oklahoma, I had no experiences with deserts, but always gravitated to the Southwest part of the U.S. I loved...
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