October 6, 2013: Right smack in the middle of town we have a rodeo. I saw all the sand poured on the street between the plaza and the church, I heard the band playing, saw the people gathering around, finding a
October 6, 2013: Maria Conchena walked in with a chicken and plopped it down on the dining table where I was working. Grinning big, struggling to hold it. This plump feathered creature flapped away while Maria held on tight, and it
Of course, it's true that life is full of challenges and surprises. But, it's interesting the color these take on while living in a foreign country. Seems like daily experiences in a new culture tend to be magnified. I work
I have been attending the big Catholic Church here and it's turning out to be a very good thing. (I'd say it's a good thing, no matter what your orientation.) Most everyone attends this church. There are quite a few
So much has happened since I last posted. I had these great hopes that I'd be writing to you all on a weekly basis but here we are in September! I will continue to add some posts in rapid succession