Monthly Archives: April 2011

The volunteer work and the building project

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Bill

Finding my place in the volunteer world at Makaibari has been difficult. And, frankly, I’ve been somewhat ambivalent as I’ve found that just being here has been so enriching for me (and just being here has helped the community vis … Continue reading →

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The place

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Bill

This place, the hills of Darjeeling, is like none other that I’ve witnessed. Each time I step out into it I’m struck–again and again–by the drama of it. “Hold on,” I’ll say. “Let me take a picture.” I say this … Continue reading →

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Serious Sitting

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Bill

“Serious Sitting” is what Pat Healy called it that summer in the Adirondacks. It stuck with me. I like the sound of that. She wouldn’t read, wouldn’t converse. Wasn’t knitting or doing crossword puzzles. She was just sitting. but very … Continue reading →

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