"Another Saturday night an I ain't got nobody, I got some money cuz I just paid. Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to, I'm in an awful way." Those are the lyrics to one of my favorite
A Cultural Event The basics: Two temperatures, 180° and 110° Fahrenheit, are important in making yogurt. But, you can still make yogurt easily without a thermometer, like I do, if you are adventurous. If you have a thermometer, simply heat the milk
Here's a photo of Michi, my confident little cat. She appeared one day eight months ago, tiny, scrawny and hungry, crying loudly for food. I opened the door so she could come and go, put down a saucer of milk,
MICHI'S MARVELOUS METHODS This week's helpful suggestion: "A good friend is attentive, even when she is bored." MÉTODOS MARAVILLOSAS DE MICHI Útil sugerencia de esta Semana: "Una buena amiga es atento, incluso cuando ella se aburre."
I've been writing quite a bit lately. It's comforting and strengthening both, after a series of heavy work weeks. Writing to you, sharing my thoughts about random topics that seem to push forth, are a real pleasure and they help
Let me tell you about my healthy lunches provided by my host mother, sister and friend, Nunila Zàrate. Nunila, who is a fabulous cook, provides the best lunches each day. Here's a taste of what she prepared this week! -Celery soup,
One in a series of Facebook posts with Michi giving helpful opinions ;-) June 4 near San Bernardino MICHI'S MARVELOUS METHODS This week's helpful suggestion: "It's good to spend a few moments each day in quiet reflection." MÉTODOS MARAVILLOSAS DE MICHI Útil sugerencia de esta semana: "Es
May 15: Today was/is Mother's Day in Paraguay and it was a great day spent with my host family. I'm so privileged to be part of this family during my time away from home.
The juice of a most delectable mango is running down my chin as I try to type. I think I may be in heaven, actually. Most every night Nuni delivers to me a cold mango brought from the patio refrigerator
After the multiple security issues and other factors I experienced in my site, it was decided that it was best that I no longer live in Yataity. With sadness, but with great hope for the future, I have said my