On Being a Stranger – feelings of aloneness
Several years ago when I was living and working in Scotland I happened upon an elderly woman, formerly from Newfoundland but by this time a long term resident of Scotland. …
Community Generational Challenges
(This picture was taken with my working colleagues shortly after I arrived in The Gambia. We were touring one of the local markets that was much in need of redevelopment.) …
Summer was Easy
Here I am half way through my current volunteer contract in Ukraine. For me it’s been six months of travel, interaction and learning. Yet, at this stage there is so …
Ukrainian Reflections – after three months
(This was taken on a train from Kyiv to Uzhgorod a frequent trip for me. While it was a 17 hour journey it was always fun and often insightful as …
Moving Beyond the Shadows – a time for honest contemplation
I have been contemplating the concept of “shadows” for sometime. A thoughtful statement by a colleague and friend initiated this reflection as he suggested that the work of building community …