This has not been my best year, healthwise. Pain was frequent and unpredictable, I couldn’t always guarantee I’d be well enough to follow through on commitments, and Crohn’s got in the way of my activity and productivity. Though I hate to admit it because I like to be stoic and tough, I have been in whatContinue reading >>
Finding myself (again) in Africa
Interested in reading the details about our work in Zambia? We blogged at bchighzambia2014.blogspot.com. When I first learned of the opportunity to go to Zambia with a cohort from work, my first thought, if I’m being honest, was cool, I’ll get to tell everyone that I’ve been to Africa. (I’m aware that’s not the mostContinue reading >>
The true privilege
We tend to paint the unknown with a broad brush, which I guess is why some people assume that because I am in Africa I am working with those in extreme poverty. In truth I am observing lifestyles all along the economic spectrum while I am here, including the students and educators with whom IContinue reading >>
Summer plans and guest posts!
Most of the US has finally settled into spring, which means it’s time for many of us to look forward to summer! I am very excited to announce some summer plans. I have been invited to return to the Assisi Performing Arts Festival for a second summer. This season I will sing in the opera programContinue reading >>