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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) Program
I thought some folks might be interested to know about the program I am involved with here in Uganda. This is some background info and hopefully inspiration for anyone out there keen to play an active role in the global … Continue reading
I don’t need a reminder I’m a Muzungu…
I’m white, very white, despite red dust, pollution and a lot of sun each day. I know I stand out and I know I am a foreigner (Muzungu) I just didn’t think I would get Muzungu fatigue after only two … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Life, Uganda
Tagged foreigner, Muzungu, prejudice, racism, realities of living in Africa, thick skin, Uganda
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18 July – A Day of Remembering, Reflection and Resolve
Today seems like a little more special than others. The crossroads have Nelson Mandela’s birthday (and UN day to celebrate Nelson Mandela), me doing a day of Ramadan (nothing to pass my lips during sunlight hours) and the third anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Life, Opinions / Thoughts / Reflections, Uganda
Tagged living dreams, Nelson Mandela, Ramadan, sunrise, sunset, Uganda
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Simply but not always happy
Originally posted on Happy Simply – a sustainable lifestyle model & education project:
Mgebale (greetings) from Kampala, Uganda! I just arrived a week ago back in Africa for the first time since volunteering here in Ethiopia for a year in 2008.…
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