Petticoats. Bowler hats. Body slams. What's not to love? When Tree asked me what I wanted to do for Mother's day, I knew I had to use my "special day advantage" to get him to take me to El … [Read more...]
The Naughty Nuns in Arequipa
March 13, 2013 By 12 Comments
While Tree finished revamping the ODP site, Sol and I decided to go to the famous Monasterio de Santa Catalina. I'd love to wax poetic about it and tell you everything I learned on my tour, but … [Read more...]
I Am Awesome: The Meaning of Life
February 8, 2013 By 55 Comments
I'm sitting here on the beach at Puerto Inca -- a tiny fishing village in the south coastal desert of Peru nestled into a beautiful, protected bay. It's rugged. Part Planet of the Apes, part … [Read more...]
Inflamed in the Membrane
January 22, 2013 By 86 Comments
Tree lay heavily sedated in the ICU of Clincia San Felipe with a feeding tube, a breathing tube, a catheter and an IV filled with sodium chloride plugged into too many orifices. Outside in the waiting … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2012 By 52 Comments
I am grateful for so much, not the least of which is for the gift that gratitude itself bestows upon the thankful. Without it, I have felt bereft in the face of plentitude -- lonely in loving arms, … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Mongo
October 5, 2012 By 77 Comments
It is with a heavy heart that we report a few days ago our beloved Mongo passed away in San Diego, California. He died of Thrombocytopenia, most likely caused by an undetected case of … [Read more...]
Heroin(e): A Love Story
September 2, 2012 By 181 Comments
This is different than anything I've posted on Sprinter Life before. It's long, confessional, and due to content and language, possibly inappropriate for children. It may not even be appropriate for … [Read more...]
Huanchaco In Action – Final Update
August 3, 2012 By 19 Comments
Before Tree and I left the States nearly two years ago, we set an intention to volunteer along the way. As I've said before in other posts, we wanted to volunteer for a couple of reasons: 1) To … [Read more...]
Life Being Pregnant…
July 1, 2012 By 40 Comments
A man's reaction to finding out he's going to be a father varies greatly from person to person. I've heard that some men laugh while others cry. Some faint while some jump with joy. Some even look … [Read more...]
Is it a boy? Is it a girl?
June 10, 2012 By 112 Comments
I am five months pregnant, and in a few days, I will have an ultrasound in Lima that will reveal the sex of the baby. I’m writing this post in advance, but won’t publish it until we know, boy or … [Read more...]
Into The Record Books…
May 1, 2012 By 25 Comments
At the first surgery, the last thing Tree said to me before he went under was, "Please, take care of my baby." Very cute. But yesterday was a little different. Tree's conversation with the … [Read more...]
Dar a Luz – To Give To Light
April 11, 2012 By 50 Comments
“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to … [Read more...]
Huanchaco In Action Update…
April 7, 2012 By 11 Comments
It's official, Huanchaco In Action is a legal NGO!! Yippee!! Here's an update on some of our recent activities: In celebration of Semana Santa (Easter), we had a little parade with some of the … [Read more...]
Huanchaco en Accion: What it takes to start a school in Peru
February 26, 2012 By 15 Comments
Dear friends and family, As most of you know, our community school officially opened in January (if you missed the last update, click here) during the summer session. We have made much progress … [Read more...]
El Mercado: The Black Witchy Fishy Fruit ‘n’ Veggie Meat Market, Ole!
February 2, 2012 By 30 Comments
Grocery shopping in the United States perfectly exemplifies the best and worst parts about our home country. On the one hand, there's not just one, but often three or more well-stocked, organized, … [Read more...]
