Being Brave to Overcome Fears

What room does fear have when I explore possibility and step into freedom (Jon Jorgenson)

Starting at the beginning.

I began this blog as a way to communicate with friends, family, colleagues what is happening during my time in Africa. Oh, I…

FINALLY AT MY NEW HOME

I woke up my first night in Mwanza unable to sleep from some barking guard dogs next door. I lay listening to the early…

“Ufurahie chakula chako!,” or “Bon Appetit!” Tanzania

So this week I thought maybe a little lighter blog sharing about the foods I’ve eaten here in Tanzania. I know I won’t do it justice as most of what I’ve primarily eaten was from the conference hotel center both in Dar and Dodoma where mostly Tanzanian food was provided…

My New Work and Career Position

Some of my blogs are about my living conditions, some hopefully on my travels and fun, some feelings and…

(Our group at the U.S. Tanzania Embassy with Ambassador Childress and Tanzania Peace Corps Staff)

MOVED IN ,OUT OF THE SUITCASES, AND EXPERIENCED AN EARTHQUAKE NEARBY

Thought I’d post early this week so you know all is well as we felt the 5.7 earthquake (Temeko) Saturday afternoon but no damage in Mwanza.

Summarizing seven weeks of Completed Training:

Integration, Busy, Moving, Learning, Insecurities, Patience, It’s really a small world

It has been 20 weeks since the decision to change from a stable secure life, home of 23 years, friends, family, church, community, and…

Experiencing the U.S. Election in Tanzania: Freedom with Responsibility

National Farmer’s Day Holiday (Nane Nane) in central Tanzania replacing the 2016 Illinois state fair