Archive for February, 2011
Posted in February 28th, 2011
Blood red was our view from the sky as the sun went up over Asia a few days ago. The setting hasn’t changed. Blood red still surrounds my heart and my mind. Everything I hold dear in my life is at stake, and has been, for the past year or so. I am waiting for [...]
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Posted in February 17th, 2011
The sun goes down over Eden’s field station, 13 km south of Tanout… Beautiful sun, beautiful skyline and a beautiful land. To meet the people of Edenland who enjoy these sunsets all the time, go to the Eden blog Stories of Edenland that was launched only ten days ago. I hope you have not missed [...]
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Posted in February 16th, 2011
For more wordless, click here! For more watery (this week’s theme is water & roses), click here! or go to Nature’s Footstep Waters!
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Posted in February 14th, 2011
The Zinder bush is not only vast and beautiful, …but a place full of discovery. Did you know for instance in that date palm [Phoenix dactylifera] petioles are used to make local beds? I’ve known them as “Hausa beds” all my life, and they are very beautiful – as furniture made of 100% natural material [...]
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Posted in February 12th, 2011
…such as hitting the trails and crossing seasonal waters… Happy weekend, everyone!
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Posted in February 11th, 2011
Do you remember my father’s dog Sandy, “the unfortunate puppy”? He had such a serious series of mishaps and accidents when he was only nine weeks old and we weren’t sure he was going to make it. For several weeks, he couldn’t rise on his own, much less walk; wanting to do so much and [...]
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Posted in February 10th, 2011
Sometimes, words aren’t needed… The peaceful West African sunset speaks for itself! For more sky beauty from around the world, visit Skywatch!
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Posted in February 9th, 2011
You have been gone for so long I still remember the sound of your voice I still remember your jokes Your dreams and the things you turned into reality You have been gone for so long Sometimes I see your heart Glimpses that shine I see something so beautiful and true For a moment, you [...]
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Posted in February 8th, 2011
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Posted in February 7th, 2011
Dear readers! For nearly three years, you’ve joined me in my corner of West Africa. You’ve solar cooked with me; discovered famine foods of various kinds; ventured into the heart of the Zinder bush on ambling barb horses; explored the land; met the people; visited my neighbours; gone shopping (mostly tissue!) at the colourful Zinder [...]
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Posted in February 5th, 2011
Coffee, millet bread with fresh tomatoes and delicious green-peeled oranges… A perfect breakfast before hitting the bush trails! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
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Posted in February 4th, 2011
First of all, I would like to warn all sensitive readers not to scroll down, as it includes disturbing images of a medical condition known as “Ainhum”. I first learned about Ainhum yesterday. Suley, one of the Eden workers, was having trouble walking because of long term pain in his right small toe. When he [...]
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Posted in February 3rd, 2011
Wintertime in Niger is when Anette and I pack our saddle bags on a cool Saturday morning, invite the dogs to join us and ride out to wherever our hearts desire. Set under a spotless sky, our bush rides have no deadlines and our personal life quality meter fills to a maximum. Both canine and [...]
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Posted in February 1st, 2011
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