one

// July 2nd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // food, photos

One of the great things about where we live is that the produce is locally grown and always incredibly fresh. One of the down sides is that we can only get stuff when it’s in season in-country.

Orange season has already come and gone and we loved it….but this week another batch showed up at the local market…so I bought a few kilos for juicing and we drank it this morning for brunch…..I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go back to the carton stuff.

I believe in evolution

// July 1st, 2009 // 1 Comment » // photos

This was sent to me by a friend and I had to post it….too funny!

Obama twitters

// June 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // blog

eight months

// June 25th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // family, photos

It seems like yesterday that we brought him home from the Spanish hospital and began our journey together…now he’s eight months old. He’s alot of fun and keep us busy chasing him around the house (he’s not quite crawling…but he’s fast). He’s my little man and a sweet guy to have around.

Her life?

// June 24th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // culture, photos

Her face is so full of character…untold stories….countless events. Does her face speak of sadness or merely a peace from simply being? What has she seen? Where has she come from? How has her world changed since she was a little girl? Can she read? Does she have dreams? What is her life?

sun in her eyes

// June 21st, 2009 // 1 Comment » // family, photos

She’s an amazing 8 year old. She sees the world with such passion and love. She is kind, giving, funny, smart and of course beautiful. She lives each day with such passion…asking questions…making friends…learning…laughing…loving. She’s just like her mom in so many ways and a true joy to spend time with.

time-travel

// June 17th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // culture, photos

Those who don’t believe in time-travel have never been to a medina (arabic word for city). The only thing that has changed in the Medina is the people and the merchandise. But it’s more than just shopping….within the city walls exists everything people need for daily life….schools, hospitals, markets, clothes stores and transportation…usually a combo of donkeys and carts(the only thing that will fit in the narrow streets). Life exists as it has for ages…it’s an amazing place….it’s time travel.

monday morning

// June 15th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // culture, life

The last few days have been in the 100’s…so we were overjoyed when we woke up this morning to the mid 70’s. So how did I spend the morning? Drinking iced coffee, spent time with a friend who is leaving for the summer, picked some figs off the tree…and it’s only 8:30 in the morning. Unlike alot of people, I love Mondays….I love the joy that comes from reconnecting with people (I live in a very relational culture) and I love hitting the to-do list head on. So after I click “publish” I pack up the laptop, head to the office and enjoy the second part of my Monday. Enjoy the day!