by Kelli Donley | May 24, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Running like an Amazing Race star between terminals gets you on your flight, but does not do the same for your luggage. Running through a Johannesburg “Woolworths” to buy a few things to last you “just overnight until your bags arrive” is fun...
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2007 | Journal, Public Health
One of the beauties of blogging is creating new friendships all over the world with like-minded folk. One such blessing is my friend Jessica. She splits her time between New York and Brazil. I’ve followed her writing and adventures for quite some time....
by Kelli Donley | May 1, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Did you know when you make an appointment at the international travel desk at your local public health department, the clerk will fully laugh when your destination is Mozambique? Thankfully, the nurse doesn’t laugh. She just ever-so-quietly lines up the...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 20, 2007 | Africa, Domestic Art, Journal, Public Health, Travel
The new Amy Butler Frenchy pattern. It is fantastic! Love the shape, the directions are clear and the size is just right. I am officially calling a close to NEW REQUESTS to help with the Mozambique Goodwill Goody Bag request. If my calculations are right, I’ve...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 2, 2007 | Arizona, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Nogales is a city split by an international border — Arizona, USA on one side, Sonora, Mexico on the other. The cities are fraternal twins. The familiarity is there, but the differences are stark. While both are predominantly Hispanic, impoverished, and dusty...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 2, 2007 | Journal, Media, Public Health
Have you read Michael Pollan’s latest essay about the state of gastronomy in the US? It’s called Unhappy Meals and is worthy of the 16-page printout. {Pollan also authored Omnivore’s Dilemma, which I took to heart.} If you like to eat and wonder why...