Everyone has a story to tell, but it’s easy to forget, even for someone whose job it is to find and tell those stories. Often it becomes a blur of ...
The Bible Man
I have rarely met anyone so passionate about the Bible. Meet Jean-Claude, an African from the Ivory Coast, whose enthusiasm seems unquenchable. Whose ...
Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance
Recently I wanted to test out some new camera equipment and lighting indoors, so I attended a swing dance in Portland at a large hall that fills every ...
Jon the Magician
One of my favorite things is watching Jon entertain both children and adults with his magic tricks. When he lands at one of his regular airstrips, the ...
Doggie Crush
I have a crush on Mkuki. Mkuki has a crush on the new goldfish. Or maybe she's just hungry, but I think that's a kiss I'm seeing. ...
Okapi and Pygmies
Like bookends to my seven-month Congo experience, I spent a wonderful weekend in the Ituri rainforest for the second time before leaving the ...
Ben’s Thesis
It seems unusual in Congo to find a common worker who is simultaneously attending university, but such is the case with Benjamin who works for Jon and ...
Colorful Congo
The colors of Congo captivate me, from the brilliant green hills contrasted with latte-colored rivers, to the bright colored cloth and blue doors ...
Good Hair and Clothes
I know I've posted hair photos before (on Facebook), but I've seen a few new ones this week and it has inspired me to post the Good Hair photos and ...
Dance and Sing – Church in Congo
Church is a cultural experience here in Congo. I can’t speak the language, so I don’t understand a thing that is said. I usually bring along a ...