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I’m simply not clever enough to have the slightest idea
what to say about what they’re up to anyway.

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Personal Credo:

“I don’t ever really get frustrated or mad about much except when forced to deal with lying, self-serving arrogance, or capricious dumb shit.”

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Wish List: (update Mar. 12 ’13)

PLEASE know that I don’t expect to get everything on the list.  Anything will be greatly appreciated, but none is required.  And certainly no one is required to send anything at all.  These are just some ideas of what would … Continue reading

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House Arrest!!

Though my work has changed my bike riding habits a little, I still enjoy riding often, and sometimes for no apparent (to Khmer people) reason. It’s fun to find a new path or road I haven’t been down before.  Or … Continue reading

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Volunteer Status Update (March 20, 2013)

At the top-right of each page I put the years of my volunteer Peace Corps service.  Up until a couple of days ago, it has always read; 2011>2013. You will notice that this is changed. The normal term for Peace … Continue reading

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Spelling Competition – Team Speu!!!

Our provincial Spelling Bee was an unqualified success!!!  Students came, they competed, some lost, and some won – exactly how a competition should be.  But seriously; The kids seemed to have a great time.  I know my kids did.  My … Continue reading

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Finally; The Project…

So it’s been more than a year, 15 months, actually, since I first arrived at my village where I have been assigned to live and work. We were given general assignments as to what we should be doing, almost entirely … Continue reading

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Some important holidays in Cambodia

According to information provided by Tourism of Cambodia, the Khmer citizens of Cambodia celebrate nine important holidays to commemorate special historical events. Those holidays include 7 Makara (the 7th of January); International Day of Women; Khmer New Year; The King’s … Continue reading

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“Gather ’round folks!……..

….  “for a limited time only……….” At my market this morning, I witnessed the modern-day Khmer equivalent to what we used to call in America, a snake oil salesman! He had the same kind of self-contained traveling show setup, with … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT MAIL!

NOTE: Mailing / Shipping Address shown on the “GENERAL” page has been updated from the original version. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you DO NOT use the old version of the mailing address as anything sent to the old address … Continue reading

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Protected: Changing of the guard

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Posole in Cambodia

‘Pretty close to’ Posole is just as addictive as real Posole!! The lye treated corn they have here is so close to posole in New Mexico that I had to try to make it. I have the legit red chile … Continue reading

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10 Pig Babies at Mealtime!!! (day 13)

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          UPDATE: As of the beginning of December, “mom” pig is due to have her next batch of yunguns the end of January, and, sad to say, all the boys (7) having reached around 200lbs. each, … Continue reading

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Back to training

Yesterday was another interesting first. The new volunteers for this year, the “K6s” arrived in Cambodia on July 15th. They are now heavily immersed in their 8 weeks of training to prepare for the beginning of their service. Having been … Continue reading

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cheap digits!

In case anyone is interested. http://www.rebtel.com/ At 3 1/2 cents / minute, maybe a quick ‘hello’ isn’t such a big deal once in a while???? My number is: 011 855 90 427 189

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In any language, it’s still great coffee

Found a NEW brand of coffee here.  It tastes the same as the very delicious, chocolatey one I really like from PP.  This one costs about the same, but I can get in my district town, 7km away!!  Translating the … Continue reading

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N.M. in KH

Due to some recent care packages, I now have a pretty healthy supply of NM red chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and pinto beans. THANK YOU so much for those (and many other things). And as if that wasn’t enough, … Continue reading

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Interesting weekend….

Last Tuesday, at the beginning of our (K-5′s) last major training session in Phnom Penh, Two K-4′s (Erin and Sally) happened by a beautiful new restaurant, a Brazilian Steakhouse. We thought we would drool over the menu, knowing full well … Continue reading

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Struggle for Power – not the same as Pitcairn Island

Living in places other than my native country of America is challenging, exciting, curious, at times frustrating, and always a learning experience. Learnings come in many forms, from many sources.  Sometimes it’s just about the place.  The climate.  The terrain.  … Continue reading

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Teacher, teacher!!!

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My tutor, Ratana has become so much a complete teammate in my 1st big project that it is no longer fair for me to call it ‘my’ big project.  It is OUR project.  I may have done the needs assessment … Continue reading

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Yul, awt????

Just learned something interesting… Many years ago, when I was working in the music business, there was a couple I knew; Gigi & Yul.  We had loads of fun getting together, eating out, clubbing, visiting, etc… Yul – then Yul … Continue reading

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Protected: Ch, ch, ch, ch, changes…. (updated Sept. 02)

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Burrito Night FINALLY!

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This has been on our ‘to-do’ list since late November.  For many reasons, only this past weekend did we get to finally make it happen……..  Fully legit Bean & Rice Burritos made FROM SCRATCH!! Turned out to be an especially … Continue reading

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