I found myself at a loss of words trying to explain to my host family Thursday morning what Thanksgiving is. The best I could get out with my Spanish was that: Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for everything, and no not just to God. It’s not a religious holiday and it probably is … More My Especially Thankful Season
My host-nephew Pablo turned one this month. One whole year. When I asked my sister, Greysi, how she felt, she said it seemed like just yesterday that he was born. And, I know the feeling. It feels like just yesterday I was enjoying the cooling weather in Austin, going out with friends, celebrating my mom’s … More Pablo turns 1
Three weeks ago, I went on a late afternoon/early evening walk with 3 neighbors and my 5-year-old host niece. We crossed the Old Pan Am Highway and walked through fields of mango, maracuya, banana, and a variety of other produce. The chacras seemed to stretch on for miles and the site of green everything was … More Sick Day
As a little girl, I would spend hours playing rummy with my grandmother. I don’t know how old I was exactly when she taught me how to play, but I imagine she had grown tired of playing “Go Fish.” Sometimes my cousins or brother would try to play as well, but the game remained something … More House of Cards
“Hi, you’re from Peace Corps, right? Can I talk to you for a few?” an older professor asks. “Sure!” I reply. “I attended a lunch at the embassy once. It was really nice. The house is really beautiful. You know the Ambassador right?” “Not really. I was at the Embassy once.” “Well, I went there … More Sharing my language
Brittany McGee 