Category Archives: Preparation

Packing my galoshes

The rainy season is supposed to be over.  That goes for SF AND for Mombasa. But the weather is wonky the world over, it seems, and Mombasa has been experiencing a shocking reprieve from its recent drought: Flooding due to … Continue reading

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Fear is a prick

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been afraid of needles.  I always described it as “the one fear I couldn’t talk myself out of.”  ’Afraid’ is really not quite the right word though… rather, it’s a reaction that I … Continue reading

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My life got flipped-turned upside down

Welcome to my blog!  I’ll be moving to Mombasa, Kenya in June, and will be writing about my preparations leading up to then, and once I’m there, I’ll be sharing about my experiences working with a local grassroots org and … Continue reading

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