I have been working with a Nairobi comedian to get a set together. As we go through the hour-long tape I have, we are slowly discovering that absolutely none of it translates to a Kenyan audience. The conversations we have are fascinating, and involve comments like, “That would work if you relate it to …
I’ve probably mentioned before that I’m terrified of the roads here. In the next 10 years, car accidents will surpass malaria and AIDS as the number 1 killer in Africa. An aerial view of Nairobi, probably looks a lot like an ant hill after you kick it; except there aren’t any of those heroic …
Well, I’m back to blogging. My parents and in-laws were in town so I went on hiatus — partly because I was busy and partly because 50% of my readership was in Kenya (that’s not true: more people read this blog than any other website). If you don’t mind, I’ll just ease back into …
This week, John and Doug talk issues ranging from about plumbing problems in Kenya to the 150th birthday of the Civil War. A match made in heaven.
Our parents are in town so blogging is taking a backseat again. But, since they’re here, we’re doing some things we’ve put off for awhile. Turns out, the Museum in Kenya is a bit of a letdown. I did, however, learn some really important things: Did you know that there are some major differences between …
Generally, we only email our updates, but we have decided to post this one. So, if you’d like a direct update on our work and time here, you can click the link below and download our update (6MB, for those, like us, paying by the MB who want to know if it’s worth it). …
We’re havin’ a baby! After 5 years of being employed and insured in America, we decided to have a baby while we were unemployed, uninsured and living in Africa. Decided is not the right word, but we are very excited to announce the expected arrival of our baby as Nov. 1, 2011. By that time, …
You’re not supposed to judge your new culture in terms of better or worse, only different. But, that is pretty dumb. Here are some things that are just better or worse. For good measure, I’ll also throw in something that is “just different” and something that’s the same. WORSE: Television. It depends on what you …
Uh oh. Anna’s been making tortillas. I no longer have to choose between Africa and breakfast tacos. This is kind of like when they made that inset screen on TVs and I could watch ABC’s TGIF lineup without missing the action of American Gladiators. But it’s also kind of like that time Erkel was on …
A few tax tips. Actually just one really bad tax tip.
