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Kola Nuts: Aloha!
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This blog is created to let my family and friends read about what I think is important in my two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Gambia. It will also help me remember my trip better. Some of it will be petty, some of it might be interesting. I hope Im the right Scott Jorgensen that you are looking for. . Well, if you read that whole paragraph, I bet that you know by now whether or not I am the Scott Jorgensen that you are looking for. View my complete profile. The Republic of The Gambia. On 18 F...
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From the Shadow of the Cypress: July 2012
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From the Shadow of the Cypress. My Peace Corps journey as an Environment Volunteer in The Gambia, West Africa. The body is the harp of the soul. It is yours to bring forth from it sweet music or confused sounds" Kahlil Gibran. Saturday, July 21, 2012. Though these are posted, I figured I would give a little time to my time outside of the Gambia for once. The greatest experience of all was elevation, something you miss when you live in a river delta. Yes for the spectacle it is, we went to a bull fight.
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From the Shadow of the Cypress: February 2012
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From the Shadow of the Cypress. My Peace Corps journey as an Environment Volunteer in The Gambia, West Africa. The body is the harp of the soul. It is yours to bring forth from it sweet music or confused sounds" Kahlil Gibran. Sunday, February 12, 2012. One Day at a Time. This is my host sister in villag Fatu. She is in the middle of pounding dinner which will be rice and peanuts with sugar. Shek the local painter from whom I have purchased about 10 paintings off of. 65279;. I always thing the veggatab...
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From the Shadow of the Cypress: June 2011
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From the Shadow of the Cypress. My Peace Corps journey as an Environment Volunteer in The Gambia, West Africa. The body is the harp of the soul. It is yours to bring forth from it sweet music or confused sounds" Kahlil Gibran. Sunday, June 26, 2011. The Future is Face. I felt this was a powerful picture of a kid trying to read a book upside down. Http:/ www.ted.com/talks/andrew mwenda takes a new look at africa.html. A great talk about why giving aid hurts often more than it helps). My Work in the Village.
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Kola Nuts: December 2010
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This blog is created to let my family and friends read about what I think is important in my two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Gambia. It will also help me remember my trip better. Some of it will be petty, some of it might be interesting. I hope Im the right Scott Jorgensen that you are looking for. . Well, if you read that whole paragraph, I bet that you know by now whether or not I am the Scott Jorgensen that you are looking for. View my complete profile. The Republic of The Gambia. On 18 F...
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Kola Nuts: May 2011
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This blog is created to let my family and friends read about what I think is important in my two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Gambia. It will also help me remember my trip better. Some of it will be petty, some of it might be interesting. I hope Im the right Scott Jorgensen that you are looking for. . Well, if you read that whole paragraph, I bet that you know by now whether or not I am the Scott Jorgensen that you are looking for. View my complete profile. The Republic of The Gambia. On 18 F...
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From the Shadow of the Cypress: December 2011
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From the Shadow of the Cypress. My Peace Corps journey as an Environment Volunteer in The Gambia, West Africa. The body is the harp of the soul. It is yours to bring forth from it sweet music or confused sounds" Kahlil Gibran. Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Seeing The Gambia with New Eyes: A Story in Pictures. The Beautiful Crafts and Craft Makers Here. The Level of Poverty in the Gambia. Wild Dogs with torn ears and bones sticking through their skin. Everything now is just same old same old. Pasta with som...
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My Peace Corps Experience in The Gambia: World Read Aloud Day
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My Peace Corps Experience in The Gambia. Why the Peace Corps? Sunday, March 10, 2013. World Read Aloud Day. Was World Read Aloud Day. I’ve been reading non-stop with my teachers, so this day couldn’t have come at a better time. It was a great way to start transferring the knowledge the teachers have been receiving to the students. For many teachers, it was the first time they had read a children’s book aloud to their class. Unfortunately, there is not a reading curriculum in The Gambia. Then he wants a h...
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Journey to The Gambia: January 2012
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Journey to The Gambia. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn. Your justice like the noonday." Psalm 37:5-6. Saturday, January 7, 2012. My (Golden) Birthday in the Gambia! And Child Nutrition Field Work. For the past 25 years I have been waiting for this day to come. My sisters celebrated theirs at the ages of 9 and 18, but I have been waiting, patiently, to experience it for myself- a golden birthday. Kate and I on a Beach in Kombo.
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Journey to The Gambia: The Greatest Blessing
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Journey to The Gambia. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn. Your justice like the noonday." Psalm 37:5-6. Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Less Rainfall = Less Crop Yield = Hunger. Termite-Caused Fallen Fence Prevents Use of Land. The Greatest Blessing I've Received. I Want to Help Bring a Blessing to This Family. Nyagis Has Dreams of These Weeds Being Replaced by Cassava, Watermelon, and Beans. Will You Join Me in Being a Blessing? I am askin...