Third Goal

Fiesta in Buenavista

Myself and educators marching in a parade during fiesta in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. 

Next Generation

My husband served in the tiny country of Lesotho from 1977-1979.  31 years later he returns, bringing me and our two sons (12 and 10 years old) to meet his family there.  Nothing felt more amazing than feeling the love his former co-workers and friends have for Kenton.  As fresh and deep - like he had never left.  We sensed the honor and pride in their voices and actions --we all became one family.   To celebrate my husband's friend and former PC co-worker, Simon, arranged for us to travel up...

Cooperative Learning

Children in North Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Philippines in a cooperative learning group at their elementary school. 

South African National Anthem

Peace Corps Pet Vignettes

I was 22-23 when I was in the Peace Corps and was courted by quite a few Ethiopian gentleman who all knew that I LOVED animals. I received two bunnies from a guy working outside Addis Ababa who lived near a couple who raised bees for honey, which is what we made Tej from, good to drink and yes, you can get tipsy from it. I already had a cat and a dog, and another man saw the bunnies and brought me two big white ducks, thus the need for the duck pond. The Duck Story. Thanksgiving was...

Give a Man a Fish.Teach a Boy to Fish...

Boys fishing on a pier on Baru Island, off of Cartagena, Colombia

USA in the shade

Our flag being very helpful

Teachers on Parade

Dancing in the Street

My counterpart Gabriel, an English teacher, dancing in a parade to celebrate the independence of Cartagena, Colombia from Spain 200 years ago. 

Circumcision Ceremony

In eastern Uganda, the tribe of Mt. Elgon, the Bamasaaba or Bagisu, circumcise their teenage boys as initiation into manhood. The ceremonies occur every two years and are marked by vigorous dancing.