Hello. My name is Camille and I’m a workaholic… Once again I face my lifelong nemesis, my inner over-achiever. I am determined to scale back my efforts before leaving Ghana lest I return to the States and throw myself headlong into my old life without taking time to consider my alternatives. Superwoman I do not […]
Let’s say I live in a household of five, I’ve just read an inspiring article about composting and I want to start a compost pile. Based on our last post “A Clear Vision – How Change Happens” here’s how I would make this happen. Established Authority – We have a leader and it is I […]
Whether we are talking about one person or an entire nation, or even a herd of horses, the protocol for encouraging a desired behavior change is the same. Not surprisingly, these insights come from my lifelong passion for training animals but have served me well for achieving personal goals, working with co-workers and helping raise […]
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Serendipity
It was pure happenstance that brought Nauzley into our lives. Even though we had both been living in Kumasi for eight months, our paths didn’t cross until one serendipitous day in April. It was just barely light out when Eric dropped Bob, Amy and me at the station to catch a bus to Cape Coast. […]
My day begins and ends with Chocolate. A steaming cup of rich Ghanaian cocoa at dawn and a Dove promise melting on my tongue as I read myself to sleep. I find the sameness of this routine a necessary comfort as we transition from our African life back to our life in the States. The […]