To see and experience the Earth's creatures in their own land is simply astounding. This isn't some Disney adventure I'm talkin' about. I felt grace in the warmth of the Ugandan sun, on the shores of where the Nile begins... This slideshow … [Read more...] about Wild About Uganda
Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!
The best part of being in Uganda was not seeing political ads. Seriously, have you seen the one for Judge Newby? My fever for this election did not wane while I was away. I had some great conversations with people in Uganda about our president. Students, hotel workers, and nurses … [Read more...] about Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!
The Beauty of Uganda
There are a few things that strike me as worldly differences between the United States and Uganda. For starters, here at home we are battling an obesity epidemic, with even the youngest among us afflicted with diabetes and heart disease. As you can imagine, in much of Uganda … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Uganda
HobNob’s Wicked Red Punch – 5:00 Fridays (on Wednesday)
5:00 Fridays is making a special appearance today. It is Halloween, after all, a time for some witch's brew. And I'm not talking java. I came home from Uganda to a lovely bottle of this (sent as a sample from my friends at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, but as usual, the … [Read more...] about HobNob’s Wicked Red Punch – 5:00 Fridays (on Wednesday)
The Privilege of Church in Uganda
I came all the way to Uganda to go to church. And it was worth it. We had the privilege of shadowing a family today, and that took us to the Church of Uganda. The family of seven (five kids plus mom and dad) worships there, and we joined in. Though the language barrier was there … [Read more...] about The Privilege of Church in Uganda
Children Laugh in the Same Language
The thing about being in Uganda, or any developing country for that matter, is to not view the experience through the lens of our own paradigm. As an American who lives a rather charmed life, it would be easy to be horrified at how villagers in Uganda live. It is a shock for sure … [Read more...] about Children Laugh in the Same Language
The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School
I'm posting from Uganda today, where the sun has just set. I'm surrounded by a calm that has filled my heart, despite the din of traffic and the bustle of school children. The joy I saw today is unparalled. I had the great fortune of being a guest at the Railway Primary School … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School