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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: January 2010
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Saturday, January 16, 2010. Behold the Book Suit! About a year and a half ago, I noticed some things:. A lot of the schools I visited had at least a few books aside from their government-issue textbooks. Some even had set up libraries. Hardly anyone used them. When they were used, it usually wasn't pretty. Books got torn; books got shelved backwards and upside down; books got lost. I had a lot of time on my hands. I also had a lot of art supplies. And a spine. (Get it?
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: Here is why my kids are capital-A Awesome
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Thursday, February 11, 2010. Here is why my kids are capital-A Awesome. They admire her capacity for kicking ass (look at the purple hair; the determined expression; the detached robot arms). And her sass. Butt-length pigtails and complicated robot wiring? I'm ridiculously pleased that they all, boys and girls, think she's a hero. Civic responsibility, taking one's vitamins, defending the human race (including boys) - one could find worse role mod els in the pop canon.
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: March 2008
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Sunday, March 2, 2008. Look at that, I'm leading a workshop! And blonde. And looking kind of funny. What did I tell you? Lydia's blog, http:/ lydia-travels.blogspot.com/. Has some more pix of the coiffures (mine and, of course, hers). You can also see what color it was at WAIST, before the chlorine in the American Club's pool got to it, at right. More pictures of buildings and monkeys! Ade from Wings of the Dawn to see how his shipment of soccer balls and teachers' guides a...
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: But Daddy, I Want a Book Suit Now!
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Thursday, February 4, 2010. But Daddy, I Want a Book Suit Now! Yes, Veruca, there is a way to make your own. 8 meters of poplin (2 for the cover, 6 for the interior pages)*. Chalk or a pencil. A permanent marker or two. Needle, thread, and basic sewing skills; or, a helpful tailor. To make full pedagogical use of the Book Suit, you will need:. A medium-sized child (2 is better). 4 Measure and cut up your interior pages into 3 equal lengths. (Use the medium-sized child a...
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: April 2008
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Monday, April 28, 2008. Region 5 celebrates its independence. Check out part of the long march past the regional governor. I wonder who the Gambian military band is homesick for. Saturday, April 19, 2008. I’m in Kombo now, as I usually am when typing these things: down for a workshop, a school visit, and the new health group’s swearing-in…and in the meantime, enjoying the variety of dairy products (cheese, yogurt and ice cream, all in one day! 3 Take a bucket bath. My name ...
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: December 2008
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Wednesday, December 17, 2008. I am a Published Crafting Authority. Just in time for the holidays.well, Dr. Farmer. Has actually been advising me for several months now, but Cassandra graciously bothered to write up instructions, and the editors. Of "What's Paining You? Agreed to put them in print. So many people to be thankful for. Or "Don't let the [expletive deleted]s get you down." Not a direct quote, but within the realm of possibility. And now, to the instructions!
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: 2 things that make me feel like a teacher...
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Thursday, March 4, 2010. 2 things that make me feel like a teacher. And I'm not sure how I feel about that:. 1 To celebrate Literature Week, we made posters of The Books We Love (and why). I just finished making a sign for our display. It says, "What's at the heart. Of the books we love? And yes, it is on a piece of red construction paper. In the shape of a heart. March 5, 2010 at 2:44 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My name is Blair. I'm a returned Peace Corps ...
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: November 2007
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Wednesday, November 21, 2007. I'm near a computer again in an office that's set up like an office (the kind that I'm, you know, used to. With staplers, even! Back in Kombo for PC Thanksgiving/all-vol meetings/general hoo-ha, and I've posted all of 5 more pictures on Flickr (see right). Also, projects like.my Halloween costume. Which I've already posted pictures of. Priorities, much? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Less talk more pictures. Some more photos on flickr. Do not let ...
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day: December 2009
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The Gambia on One Blair a Day. Monday, December 28, 2009. One year plus later. I'm out of the Peace Corps, but back in the Gambia. Life is easier than it was the last time I posted - I live 5 minutes from the beach, for one thing, and not the River Gambia tar beach. It's a little quieter, too - not nearly as many neighbors, and not so many minor adventures. However, it's the end of 2009, and I'd like to put up some pictures. A little year in review, if you will. I know you're out there. I just got back f...
