Monthly Archives: May 2010

Tourists and bureaucrats hurry across the line of cobble stones set in the concrete square outside the Berlin parliament buildings. On their way to the next meeting or sightseeing tour, they cross it as if it was the most natural … Continue reading →

Already, after four days here Africa seems very far away, like a ‘wrinkle in time’ (title of Madeleine L’Engel’s children’s book). I’m used to wearing sweaters again and warming up my cherry pit bag in the microwave to take to … Continue reading →

During high school I was a member of the Future Farmers Club. But the only thing I clearly remember is the fishing trip with them. I caught my first fish – a huge rainbow trout. But of agriculture itself I … Continue reading →

A year ago we gave L a loan to buy a treadle sewing machine and start a tailoring business. Today she repaid half the loan, as agreed. I’m so proud of her – she’s had a tough year, but she … Continue reading →