Competency in two languages does not an interpreter make. Now, how do I explain that (quickly, effectively, politely) to sincere opportunists who need communication to take place in two languages, only one of which they know? I’ll start directing them to this article. 🙂 Or, perhaps, to the article in Psychology Today. I am an …
Long Story Short
Admittedly, 46 years of impressions, studies, goals, successes, failures, pep-talks, and restarts is a long (LONG) story. Likewise, compressing it all into one line conclusions and whether current status can be considered progress or regress is another challenge that leaves out far too many details to satisfy most. I find myself back-pedaling to explain, then …
2013 February: Catching Up
If you’ve been following along, you know that my residence and income are stabilized, and I’m getting into the rhythms of my new environments. Looking around yesterday, I’m getting a bit excited about having my things brought up in the spring, and I can begin riding my bike to local establishments. Agreed, that may be …
2012 September, October, Where did you go??
November 7, voting’s done, and I haven’t reported on ministry activities for two months. This was the thought I started with several hours ago, ready to tell you all I remember about the last 9 weeks…. but the word ‘vote’ got me started on a different track. Now I’ll get back on point. For starters, …
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2012 July: ?Missions Report?
Honestly, when I think back on the missionary reports over my years of growing up in the church, I pretty much remember pictures and ‘blah blah…support…blah blah…new school…blah blah…thank you’. Â Other than the pictures and native songs & artifacts, it ranked right up there with the annual church business meeting for best time to tune …