Kathy's Blog

• "Picking Flowers" in the back 40 12 years ago We had one of those ‘charming’ breakfast discussions the other day … topics that seemingly pop out of mid-air.  Oftentimes they are non-consequential … but sometimes they strike a chord in my heart.This was one of the latter.  And of all the things to talk about at breakfast: latrines! ...
• Independence Day 12 years ago My favorite part of this whole day: The very first song sung in Alejandria – the first song of the Rosary that was being said in honor and gratitude for the birthday of Jesús’ mom Dolores (but we call her Niña Lola).It is a common song for the Rosary: a blessing to Mary.   And it is...
• If a Tree falls ... 12 years ago So the question of the day is: If a tree falls over the road and no one is there to see it (thank God) … did it really fall?andWHO will clear it away??As we were driving out of town to take Blanca and Idalia home, heading towards Alejandria, someone from another truck yelled that a tree had...
• Contrasts - part one 12 years ago September 9 2012 – Quinceanera Of all the things I could write about … I have to share briefly about this tradition … it is very different depending upon your economic means.I went to a very humble ‘sweet 15’ party for Blanca’s niece a couple of years ago.  It was a simple affair...
• The Simple Things 12 years ago We are now without a delegation – it has been 2 weeks full of very wonderful activities.  The first group came after only 3 weeks back from being in Iowa for my son’s wedding and we only had three days in between the two groups so I haven’t gotten much done.  Such is life sometimes in the...

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