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Afghanistan  / General Observation  / Jalalabad  / Work
A good day
January 17, 2011

Living here, there are things I consciously don’t consider. The plight of the roly-poly puppies playing on the street. Kittens play-fighting along the tops of compound walls. Children begging on …


Afghanistan  / General Observation  / Mazar-i Sharif
Eid Mubarak
September 21, 2009

The Ramadan fast is finally over! I was fortunate enough to miss my staff's difficult transition into Ramadan. Apparently the first week is the worst. The whole country is now …


General Observation  / Work
Oasis
May 9, 2009

Compound living is not all it's cracked up to be! While secure (guards 24/7, thick brick walls that tower over the perimeter) it is rather isolating. You can hear life …


General Observation  / Work
Girl Power!
May 5, 2009

We're working feverishly to get projects started. To that end, I met with the Director of Women's Affairs. She introduced me to her staff and honestly, it was inspiring.....if not …

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