Every other night I get a phone call from the owner of the greenhouses next to our house. I have this guy’s number in my phone so I know before I pick up that it’s him. The conversation is the same every single time: Zaak: Good evening Miguel.Miguel: Mr. Miguel is talking to you.Zaak: Hi … [Read more…]
Yesterday, as I was giving Julie, a fellow missionary, a ride home in the rain, she told me that she was told one of her letters was hanging on a bulletin board outside the post office. I asked if she had gotten it yet. She hadn´t. So we went to get it. When we arrived … [Read more…]
As I mentioned a few weeks back, my buddies Alan and Justin were here for a visit. While here, Justin took over 800 photos with his Nikon. It was great to see what he was able to see through the lens. He captured expressions of our children. He presented us with textures we daily walk … [Read more…]
A while back I installed Sweet Home 3D on my iMac and I’ve been tinkering around with it every now and then. I’ve always enjoyed designing dream homes and making them as elaborate as possible, but lately, I just want something utilitarian and that is mine. Four BedroomOpen Kitchen-Dining-LivingroomPatioOfficeComplete Basement SuiteLaundry and Storage Room Of … [Read more…]
Some of the ground covered in the past 99 posts: Bread to TepezquintleSister to Sister-in-LawGreek to BinaryColon to CheneyBurma to CubaMoon to LightningDead Goat to New Born GoatRunning to CyclingSchool Openings to School GraduationsWorld AIDS Day to Better World ShopperElections to Political UnrestMama to PapaDistant Volcanoes to What’s on my BeltSuper Bugs to Stomach WormsInstalling … [Read more…]
This past weekend I wore my jogging pants. No belt loops. No belt. Just a drawstring that I didn’t tie up and pockets that I didn’t fill. In the mornings, I normally pack my belt (with knife and phone on each side), keys (on my right belt loop), and passport and wallet in my front … [Read more…]
I got pulled over in Guatemala City for talking on my cell phone while driving. The policeman told me it was “contra la ley” in all of Guatemala – news to me. It is a Q100 fine. After comiserating with his companeros, he let me off. I think it was the Alberta drivers permit that … [Read more…]
Two college friends are currently visiting me here in Guate. It is extremely refreshing to have conversations with people who have a shared history, language, and mindset – I often get 1 or 2 of these in conversations, but all three are rare. Alan is charming my son with lots of playing and guitar playing. … [Read more…]
I’ve reached this milestone. The curse/blessing of my existence has been that I’ve lived in so many places and therefore have met people from all over the place. As much fun as Facebook is, there is the limitation that the majority of the people who have joined it are between 15 and 45 years old. … [Read more…]
I have an affection for comfortable runners that will last over a year. Particularly Fila runners. I got my first pair of Filas in Old Hazelton, BC. They were in a bargain bin while Amber was showing me around Old Town. They were bright red and lasted me 2 years. My next two pairs were … [Read more…]