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Author Archives: Rick
La Hora de Cafe
Coffee time. Its a part of the day for so many worldwide. The days that my work keeps me in the office at INESIN are usually punctuated with the toll of a bell at 11:30 am and the rich smell … Continue reading
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Queso Chihuahua and the Mennonite Tradition: a tasteful experience
Another MCC Mexico Team meeting, another long trip – by bus, taxi, metro, airplane and van – with a little walking required here and there. BUT this time we went north, way north to the the state of Chihuahua, known … Continue reading
Posted in February 2013
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How do we expense this?
I would venture to guess that at some point during their service terms (or virtually throughout the majority of their terms!), all MCCers experience the blending between work life and personal life. I believe too that most see this as … Continue reading
Posted in November 2012
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A change of climate
Originally I had envisioned writing a blog post that played off the term “climate-change”, allowing the reader a brief moment to believe I would expound on the global woes manifest here in Mexico, yet in reality my intention would be … Continue reading
Posted in September 2012
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Should we? Could we? Can we?
I like Dr. Suess – NOT ONLY because I have small children who love to have books read to them early in the morning and before getting all tucked in, AND NOT ONLY because Dr. Seuss himself was a master … Continue reading
Celebrating 15 Years of Constructing Peace
Greetings all, Recently the organization with whom I work celebrated its 15th anniversary, and while I am in the process of writing a blog post reflecting on peace-building via inter-denominational cooperation , here`s a really great summary of our celebrations … Continue reading
Posted in May 2012
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Serving as a Family
Sometimes I`m just plain tired. Sometimes it seems that the day`s or week`s agenda is a bit too crazy. And sometimes it seems that the sticks, cards, ropes and other play toys just can`t stay in their boxes…….hence there you … Continue reading
Posted in April 2012
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Up, down, and around Guatemala
After a lengthy hiatus from any form of blog communication, we finally found enough energy and time to put together a smattered reflection of some of what has kept us on our toes and out of the blog world … Continue reading
Posted in January 2012
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ENCUENTRO! When community groups gather…..
There is fellowship…..friendships are born….much food is prepared with much care….culture and customs are shared….laughter and learning come naturally….”first-fruits” are offered….music abounds…..others pass by with curiosity…..guests leave with full hearts and full stomachs…..and families from the hosting group collapse into … Continue reading
Posted in December 2011
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El Otro Lado
“We crossed through the desert….its three days walk, and all you bring is 3 gallons of water, and your money to pay the coyote…..I lived in Phoenix for 3 years, doing landscaping, and had a really good time – some … Continue reading
Posted in September 2011
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