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…]
Since Mr. Morgan Spurlock made his indicting film on fastfood culture and the health deficits, I think McDonalds has responded incredibly. I’ve never been a fan. I usually felt lethargic after eating a 1/4 pounder. I prefer to support indie restaurants rather than the franchises. And about 9 years ago they had McWraps which tasted … [Read more…]
Made some delicious bread on Monday. Super easy and natural recipe from Justin. The great thing about this bread is the ingredients: flour, salt, tiny bit of yeast, water. The dough draws the yeast from the air and the bread is cooked in a closed pot in the oven to keep the moisture in the … [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…]
Many will say to me, “Adventurer,” and that I am, except of a different kind and of those who wear the skin to demonstrate their truth. -Ché Guevara My neighbour got me a Ché shirt the other day and this quote is on it. Then I watched a 3 1/2 hour miniseries on the rise … [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…]
So, it’s a good thing I’m in shape. Two nights ago, I had a dream that our house had been robbed (again) and as I toured the house I would discover more and more things that had disappeared. I woke up and found my heart beating wildly, more than if I had been running full … [Read more…]
A couple weeks ago, my daughter turned one. She’s quite a charming little one too. Full of tears and smiles and giggles and curious gazes. She managed to sprout 3 top teeth to compliment the two bottom ones, just in time for her first cake feast. Blaise told us yesterday morning that she was blowing … [Read more…]
As for what was sown among the thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. -Matthew 13:22 The parable of the sower was read in yesterday’s sermon and this phrase jumped out at me: “deceitfulness of … [Read more…]