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How Did I Get Here?

2summers2026-05-27T07:42:16+00:00March 6, 2012|

Five years ago today, I came to Africa for the first time. Over the last few days I’ve been thinking a lot about this impending anniversary, pondering what to say about it on my [...]

Our Final Assignment

2summers2026-05-27T07:42:31+00:00January 26, 2012|

Yesterday I attended a special event for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF). The event celebrated the end of an eight-year project — called Project HEART — that provided HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services [...]

Last Goodbye

2summers2026-05-27T07:42:32+00:00December 30, 2011|

Photo: Susanna Mason Jon’s funeral was yesterday. I spoke at the service. It was really hard but I’m glad I did it. I can’t decide if posting my tribute on this blog is a [...]

Gratitude

2summers2026-05-27T07:42:32+00:00December 25, 2011|

I’m grateful that it’s sunny in Joburg on Christmas Day, even though the weather forecast predicted clouds and rain. I’m grateful that my sister flew here from America to be with me, and that [...]

Joe

2summers2026-05-27T07:42:32+00:00December 20, 2011|

Joe died yesterday. His real name was Jon. He was a gifted photographer. He was sensitive, intelligent, opinionated, and loyal. He had green-gold eyes and a mischievous smile. He was my best friend. We loved each [...]