Black and White

Rohini bought 30 Barbie dolls, from a lady getting rid of her collection, for afternoon play time for the children. The little 3 and 4 year old girls were so excited about the new dolls. They grabbed the dolls from the stack and engaged in creative … [Read more...]

Two Worlds

The manicured lawns are immaculate, and the infrastructure in most of South Africa is world class. The “white” neighborhoods in Cape Town and Johannesburg are pristine, with massive bungalows guarded by high walls and electric fencing. Luxury cars … [Read more...]

Soweto

Five young men huddle around something of keen importance, against a backdrop of graffiti in one of the poorest townships in Johannesburg. Their future is dim, if we believe in history and those that have gone before them. Apartheid was legally … [Read more...]

Here I Go Again

The travel season is back in full swing, and my global adventures continue. Next stop? South Africa. I am excited to explore this beautiful country, go on a safari, visit local businesses, study the wineries — wink, wink — and take in the local … [Read more...]