Only in Argentina
So a little while back i wrote about the Argentine tradition/obsession with mate. Well, yesterday this sign suddenly appears at school – taped to the mirror in the women’s bathroom: Continue reading Only in Argentina
Category: reflections on culture, life and love
Art with a message
the other week i went to a conference entitled “the arts as a tool in the fight against poverty” which had presentations by a variety of ngo’s that use music or acrobatics or art to impact society. They had a variety of approaches, such as teaching classical to youth from marginalized neighborhoods or giving “poor” … Continue reading Art with a message
New Spanish Words
So, when im really paying attention in class, i can learn all sorts of new Spanish (or as they call it here, castellano, ha…)words. Me and my little handy-dandy dictionary -which I’ve covered with magazine photos to try to hide the fact I’m always slightly lost and looking up words- but here’s a few from … Continue reading New Spanish Words
The Art of Mate
Years ago, when I was a Little girl growing up in cold, stiff New England, in my church there was an old retired missionary who had spent some 40 years living here in Argentina. And he was this crazy character, who maybe after so many years of living in Latin America had no sense of … Continue reading The Art of Mate
Monopoly Money
So, before I got here to Buenos Aires, practically every person who had ever spent any time here before told me to be careful of the cab drivers because they are notorious for slipping you fake bills. Well, a couple weeks in, don’t you know I get one. The guy was so nice and friendly … Continue reading Monopoly Money
Transitions
It has been sort of hard transitioning out of my life in Honduras. I’ve thought about it a lot now, why it meant so much to me. and i realize its because i’ve never had so few distractions, and felt that that the majority of my time was had so much purpose and focus and … Continue reading Transitions
Public Health Brigades Celebrates its First Birthday!
Changing lives, one family at a time. A little over a year ago marks the launch of Public Health Brigades. The idea for Public Health Brigades came from the simple observation that despite over 5 years of medical care, the vast majority of the patients coming out to our Medical Brigades were still suffering from the exact same issues as when we started… Continue reading Public Health Brigades Celebrates its First Birthday!
Children’s Day in Los Parajillos
So the other day was Children’s Day in Honduras. At school s across the country there were celebrations and parties (When I was a kid, I remember asking my mom why there was Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and no day for kids, and she said that’s because every day is kid’s day!) … Continue reading Children’s Day in Los Parajillos
Honduras vs. USA in the World Cup Qualifiers
Anticipation was overflowing everywhere. Everyone in the streets had on Honduras jerseys, other people also traveling north where honking and cheering at the flag proudly flowing from the back of my friend’s car. Then when we arrived at the stadium, the crowds were just immense!… Continue reading Honduras vs. USA in the World Cup Qualifiers
Project Honduras Conference
Who is doing development work here in Honduras? At the moment, I am sitting here in a conference, Project Honduras, in the Copan Ruins surrounded about 100 other people who also care passionately about the future of Honduras… Continue reading Project Honduras Conference
Wandering Joy 