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…
What better way to explore the world than through art? As part of a neat project called One World Classrooms Art Exchange, my fourth graders submitted…
After TEN long months of making my neighbor cry every day, it all suddenly stopped on the day the family’s tenth baby was born. Lucky Number 10, deh!
Hi friends, It’s me, Leo. Woof woof! A lot has changed since I last wrote. The most exciting news is that I finally made friends…
Today, I celebrate my first year of Peace Corps service. While it certainly has been a bumpy ride, it is one I will never forget….
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.
