Monthly Archives: November 2011

This blog is dedicated to our Bibi (Swahili for “Grandmother”) and beloved neighbor, who passed away last week at the ripe age of one-hundred years. She lived five steps from our back door, and her constant presence has provided the … Continue reading →

For the past couple of months that we’ve spent in Tabora, we’ve dedicated most of our time to just getting to know the community. However, we are quickly approaching a transition point in our nine month stay which will eventually … Continue reading →

It’s the rainy season here in Tabora, and we’re getting wet. Rain is the essential driver of planting cycles, cash flow, and water availability. As soon as the cloud cover promised to stay for a while, people grabbed their djembe’s … Continue reading →