Monthly Archives: February 2010

The world is lush green, the cassia trees blooming bright yellow. The power is out. A young girl with a baby on her back begs for money. The side roads are so pothole ridden they’re hard to navigate. Welcome to … Continue reading →

Farmers and parliament in Switzerland have a close relationship, especially on Tuesday mornings. Parliament members looking for healthy snacks just have to walk out the door for a choice of apples, savoury cheeses, sausages and breads fresh from the farm. … Continue reading →

February 8, 2010: Up and down, up and down – my broken arm goes through the physio exercises. With only ten days to departure to Africa, I am motivated to get as much healing and movement back as quickly as … Continue reading →

How many of you, when you shop for coffee or bananas or chocolate look for the Fair Trade label? I must admit, I don’t. I look for my favorite brand of espresso. I’m not alone. The ‘Kirchenbote’, newspaper of the … Continue reading →