by john7 | Nov 24, 2011 | Thoughts
From the DR Congo all things are difficult.To the DR Congo all things are difficult. Inside the DR Congo all things are difficult. Yet there is an optimism here that far surpasses all the problems. I expect to learn from these people. Already I have learned how to...
by john7 | Nov 20, 2011 | Thoughts
At this first opportunity I decided to go for a walk. This place is rough, but not so rough.People smiled and said “Bon jour.” I still have to say, though, that it was one of the strangest walks I have taken. This is usually the case when you first arrive...
by john7 | Nov 19, 2011 | Thoughts
On the ground now. Here is the view from my current office in KinshasaMade a trip to the Congo River today, which is the second largest in the world. This is Yellow Bird by the river.
by john7 | Nov 8, 2011 | Thoughts
Not everyone loves a soldier.Yet they continue.Sometimes knowing why,But mostly not. The pride, the action, sureThose are easy. The sacrifice, the monotony,Not so much. Somewhere out there is a perception.There are enemies at the gates.Or more accurately,They are...
by john7 | Nov 4, 2011 | Thoughts
This is my room in ParisThis is Vincent Van Gogh’s room in ArlesThis is Captain Willard’s room in Saigon