Despite declaring my allergy to children to Peace Corps staff, I was somehow placed with a family that has two young children: Sebastian, a 9-yo boy, and a 6-yo old girl named Nicole.
Stories from the field
Cafe de Olla: Coffee to Fuel a Revolution
Mexico’s Cafe de Olla (pot coffee) is a velvety, rich, and sometimes spicy way to begin the day. While the drink is enjoyed in many parts of Mexico, it’s especially popular in the country’s premier coffee-growing region, the southern state of Chiapas. Cafe de Olla came into existence shortly after coffee became an important export…
How I Voted in the US Election From Abroad, and How You Can, Too!
If you consider voting to be not just a right but a civic responsibility, you might be interested to know that US citizens can vote from anywhere in the world. And you might be surprised to learn that very few overseas citizens actually exercise those voting rights. According to the Overseas Population Analysis conducted by…
Centuries-old Systems Help Keep Real Estate Affordable in Rural Mexico
Activists often speak as though the solutions we need have not yet been launched or invented, as though we are starting from scratch, when often the real goal is to amplify the power and reach of existing alternatives. What we dream of is already present in the world – Rebecca Solnit The dream of home…
