Today is International Tiger Day. It comes on the heels of the news of Cecil's brutal killing. Granted, Cecil was a lion, but still... Big cats are a thing of beauty. I cannot wrap my head around the killing of these animals for sport. I cannot fathom finding joy in death. Big … [Read more...] about International Tiger Day
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Advocate2Vaccinate During World Immunization Week
Don't google images of children with polio. Consider this a warning. You just googled "children with polio," didn't you? It's hard to imagine life before the polio vaccine. My father in law had polio as a child. Most of people in the women's groups I speak to have lost a … [Read more...] about Advocate2Vaccinate During World Immunization Week
ISO The Perfect Carry On Bag
Carry on bags are my new obsession. All of my search history shows myriad sites and bag styles. I'm not a backpack kind of girl, despite the practicality of those double straps. I took a backpack to Uganda and felt like I was going to tip over the whole time. I prefer shoulder … [Read more...] about ISO The Perfect Carry On Bag
I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Spotted at a school I visited in Kampala, Uganda. They get it. We should, too. Thursdays are my favorite day of the week. I get to spend time in Deal's fourth grade class to help with writing. I get hugs and singsong accolades before I even step over the threshold. Even my dog … [Read more...] about I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Measly Measles?
I have faith in science. I trust my medical professionals. I don't succumb to conspiracy theories. I believe in vaccines. I spent ten years volunteering with pediatric bone marrow transplant patients. They ranged in age from just a few months to 17. All of those kids had … [Read more...] about Measly Measles?
Water shouldn’t Be a Luxury – #7BillionLiters
We had a snafu recently post home renovation and found ourselves without water for a day. Just one day. Yet it felt like an eternity as we floundered our way through the day with no clean water. Oh, the hardship was negligible, considering we could drive to the store and buy … [Read more...] about Water shouldn’t Be a Luxury – #7BillionLiters
It’s World Polio Day
Today is World Polio Day. It's not a day for crepe paper streamers and marching bands. But that day is coming. Soon. Very soon. World Polio Day is meant for us to honor the tremendous work that has gone into eradicating polio from this planet. I think I'll bake … [Read more...] about It’s World Polio Day