Archive for August, 2005

Good Grief: Lord of the Beans???

Monday, August 22nd, 2005

I don’t even know where to begin. Just read the review, then go to the link to watch the video clip.

Toto Baggypants (Junior Asparagus) is a young Flobbit who has inherited a special bean with unique powers from his uncle Billboy (Archibald Asparagus). But Toto doesn’t know what this extraordinary gift is for. He sets [...]

Sudan: Teacher Workshop

Friday, August 19th, 2005

This is the long-awaited post about the Teacher Workshop that I was a part of during our trip. I’m sorry it has been so delayed in getting posted. I think the more I thought about our time in Yei, the harder (rather than easier) it became to really put into words all that we have [...]

John Garang Dies

Monday, August 1st, 2005

John Garang, leader of the SPLM and newly inaugurated vice president in Sudan has died in an air crash. For details read these news releases:
CNN International Edition
BBC News Release

The fragile peace in Sudan is being reaffirmed by the Sudanese government, but the South will need a strong leader to step up and fill Garang’s shoes. [...]