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Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!

Ilinap · November 2, 2012 ·

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!

Tags: America, community, election, equality, North Carolina, Obama, politics, responsibility, values

The Beauty of Uganda

Ilinap · November 1, 2012 ·

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

Tags: children, health, motherhood, responsibility, Shot@Life, travel, values

The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School

Ilinap · October 25, 2012 ·

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

Tags: children, education, health, responsibility, Shot@Life, travel, values

Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · October 24, 2012 ·

The picture is blurry, but our goals are clear. Protect women's health, rights, privacy, safety, and dignity. … [Read more...] about Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday

Tags: America, election, health, Obama, politics, responsibility, values, women

Romney’s MA Claims Are Grossly Exaggerated

Ilinap · October 22, 2012 ·

  The Salt Lake Tribune endorsed President Barack Obama. I bet you had to do a double take, right? A citizen from Massachusetts has weighed in, and the comments have been making the rounds. In case you have not seen this, I'm reposting the comment here. I urge you to … [Read more...] about Romney’s MA Claims Are Grossly Exaggerated

Tags: America, community, election, Obama, politics, responsibility, values

My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda

Ilinap · October 18, 2012 ·

That's my friend Dallas singing a lullaby in Lingala in Kinshasa, Bas Congo. A new mom who adopted a baby from DR Congo had been looking for a lullaby in Lingala and found Dallas' video. Now that mom is learning this song to sing to her baby girl. The Internet is powerful when … [Read more...] about My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda

Tags: children, health, love, motherhood, poverty, responsibility, Shot@Life, vaccines, values

All I Want in the World

Ilinap · October 16, 2012 ·

  I've said it before. I'm woefully idealistic. To a fault. Sometimes it's debilitating. All I want in the world is more of this. … [Read more...] about All I Want in the World

Tags: community, love, responsibility, thankful, values

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