Montana Travels: Grid Hopping in the Global North
Last month my husband and I took a 10-day camping trip through Montana. I was still pondering my recent 5-week trip to East Africa, so life in the camper was soothing and simple. I foundRead more
Kenya Travels: If there’s not dancing at the climate crisis, I’m not coming
A few days ago I returned home from my 5-week trip through East Africa. Seeing home through new eyes requires some cultural adjustment. I’ve been thinking about how to explain my capstone week in Kenya.Read more
Rwanda Travels: Lessons from the Genocide and Finding Inspiration in the Next Generation
Hiking the Rwandan countryside near Lake Kivu. I spent a week traveling through Rwanda mid-way through my 5-week tour of East Africa. It was mostly a vacation week, relaxing between field workRead more
Uganda Travels: Don’t listen to what they say. Go see. – Chinese Proverb
In planning my sabbatical, I knew I needed a change of geographic scene but these last three weeks in Uganda have been more than I could have imagined. I came to Uganda with the InterethnicRead more
Climate Migration: Perspectives from May in Washington DC
Starting mid-May my sabbatical increased from half-time to full-time. My co-workers at Brendle Group sent me off in style with a “Sabbatical 2019” t-shirt, card, toast and ceremonial ringing of the gong. That same weekRead more