Guess what always happens when I go on vacation? Of course I have a great time, but that’s not what I was thinking. I gain…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved aerial photos. Any chance I get, I hike mountainsides, climb towers and ride elevators to the…
Hi friends, It’s me again. Woof woof! An alarming number of Gambians are convinced that Peace Corps volunteers are spies. My mom and I thought…
If we are being honest, the best part about Ramadan is the food. It is said that many families will spend more money on food…
It is really no use trying not to play favorites with the kids in my family because it is no secret that this little munchkin…
A harmony of prayers echo around me as I reflect on these first few days of Ramadan. While I myself am not a Muslim, nor religious at all, it is beautiful. It is as if the chorus of voices sing the Arabic phrases — the only melody the usually-bustling village will hear until the moon is full again. Impromptu dance parties, wedding ceremonies and even naming babies are all on hold for the month devoted to prayer and worship.
My host father is a man of few words. But when he does speak, they are words of wisdom. When he speaks – people listen. In honor of Father’s Day, here are some quotes from the man I proudly call “Baba.”
