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| 18th December 2009 wi' | shudder - From: beans, beans, the magical fruit your father is somewhere shuddering in horror. |
| 17th December 2009 Mom | I.... - From: of getting ready for the holidays, living without electricity, and a few random thoughts I tried to phone you this AM, before turning on the puter. NOW I know why I couldn't get you! I don't know what the message in Spanish is telling me, so I just left a message in hopes that you'd not just get a blank! We, too, are down to counting HOURS, almost!!!! Of course, your Dad wants to have the honor of picking you guys up at the airport!! Will be there with COATS in hand! Ha! Frustrating last minute teeny things......like, CARPET!!!!!! "IF" it arrives today or tomorrow, Sammy will have it laid before you get here. If not,......then just NOT. :( With all of these projects going at the same time and all trying to beat the deadline of your arrival, I'm just so afraid that you'll see UNFINISHED PROGRESS. I hope that you and Lenin aren't "TOO" disappointed. Can hardly wait!!!!!!!!!xo |
| 14th December 2009 Shannon | - From: beans, beans, the magical fruit And the Iowa variant: Beans, beans, they're good for the heart. The more you eat the more you fart. The more you fart the better you feel So let's eat beans for every meal! Because kids up North are even ruder with their playground rhymes. :-) |
| 11th December 2009 jeri | VISIT - From: aprobado! HEY... HOW LONG ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO BE IN THE STATES??? WE NEED TO GO OUT OF COUNTRY FOR 48 HRS JUST AFTER JAN 1. WILL YOU BE BACK? OR SHALL WE WAIT TILL NEXT TIME? OR DOES IT DEPEND ON THE WEATHER? IS LENIN PREPARED FOR JAN. IN THE GOOD OLD MO.? |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | ha ha ha ! - From: beans, beans, the magical fruit Well, Geez, Molly!,..........no WONDER you feel and look so good!@!!!!!! Ha! xo |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | Ah HA!!! - From: sunny esteli morning Oh, Baby!!!! Believe me!! *I* am just as eager for you to come home and TAKE the kitchen and learn wonderous things! PLUS,....you'll need to brush up on the proper washing of the dishes with soap and running (HOT) water and a sink that actually drains ITSELF!! Come on up and just ENJOY!! Ha Ha! Seriously, it will be so much fun! Can hardly wait to share my kitchen with both of you! LOVE YOU! |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | Where do you... - From: nicaraguan school Where do you go to get your hair cut? I just love you in this style!!! It's so YOU! XO!! |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | Oh, Molly, - From: nicaraguan school These little ones are just as cute and cool and fun as your many students in China, huh? More age variety, though. So, you're planning to continue teaching English classes when classes resume in Feb.? What brand are your jeans? Are these the pants that Moropoto's seamstress took in for you? |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | I was just....... - From: more photos Hey!! I was just going back a ways in your blog and rereading it, when,.....How in the world did I totally miss this one!!!!??? Very very nice. Good captions. Molly, sounds weird coming from your own Mom, I know, but the above shot captioned "headshot".........seriously.....I had to look at it 3 times before I could even believe that it was YOU with Lenin! GEEZ......you look so good in all of your pictures!! Am beginning to think that, seriously, a good ol' year of beans&rice&beans&rice&beans&rice&anegg&someveggies could do absolute wonders for ME! I could SO use your diet (w/o the innerd-bugs, of course!) xoxoxo |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | brrrrrr - From: más fotos Yes, we have a good selection of coats, jackets, mittens, gloves, hats, and mufflers! Believe it or not, it's turned into WINTER up here. Had still been picking s l o w cherry tomatoes on Sat., a week ago; then on Sun. it finally frosted them out (though low Petunias are still blooming!); and now we have had COLD rain all day long with a teeny flurry of snow here and there in the air. Tomorrow night it's supposed to clear off and get down to 12*! The wind is REALLY blowing outside now, so feels even colder! Oh!, and I have LOTS of sweaters and sweatshirts (& 3 decent pairs of sweatpants that I've located as of now) for both of you to wear. Yes,...."It's beginning to FEEL a lot like Christmas!" Like, THIRTEEN DAYS, but who's counting!!?? Heard from Jeri and Jay? |
| 9th December 2009 Mom | What does... - From: más fotos What does your shirt say, on your picture titled, "walking down the road"? Is that Tweety Bird?? Molly, I often notice that the number of plastic chairs on the porches is close to the number of like on OUR patio; are these chairs hauled clear up from Managua? I even recall seeing them WAAAY up on another mountain on Lenin's folks' porch. Just curious! |
| 2nd December 2009 Cassi | Yay! - From: thanksgiving, mail from nueva zelandia, and christmas countdown I'm so excited for you! I wish I could see you guys! |
| 1st December 2009 Mom | Yes, we, too, are COUNTING..... - From: thanksgiving, mail from nueva zelandia, and christmas countdown We, too, are absolutely, whole-heartedly, 100% counting the days!! Molly, we just can hardly wait to see you and to meet Lenin. I'm so excited!!!!!!!! Hope we're everything that you've built us up to be!! This will be SOOOOO fun! You know, they say "absence makes the heart grow fonder...."; well, IT IS TRUE!! Hope you'll not be disappointed with your whole "home adventure". I'm just expecting that Lenin thinks everything up 'here' is perfect. Well, we're tryin'!!! Love you! |
| 26th November 2009 Mom | con't - From: more photos Your Dad says that I should send our new curtains and mending back down w/you and we'll pick it up next July at your wedding! Ha! I'd rather just 'borrow' Coco, though (& maybe Tono, too, to help with the fixing up that we're doing!). NICE kitchen, btw! You look like you're getting very settled into your tiny spot. Heard much from Jay & Jeri yet? MOLLY! Don't recall your telling us about BIG poisonous snakes! OYY! Hello & hugs to everyone from all of us! We love you! |
| 26th November 2009 Mom | Have just.... - From: more photos Have just been looking at the above pictures. Again. For the nth time! Ha! Oh, little Puppy and Huesita do look cute.....BUT SOOOO skinny. Seriously, Honey, I've been eying some HUGE luggage for you guys to haul back with you! What, again, is the weight limit? Like, 40 lbs., right? 45? Plus a big ol' bag of dog food! I sometimes (ALWAYS) now feel guilty that we now own 4 dogs and manage to feed all of them. The wild Marigolds are beautiful. Can hardly believe that they smell just like ours. How good is that! The other picture of the wild local flowers.....could you possibly get a closer shot of them? They resemble flowers that I saw growing in a large keg up at condos on Dianna's route! OK. Another entry as I'm out of space! xo |
| 25th November 2009 Mom | Ha! - From: all volunteer conference OK. Thank you for already having the answers to my new questions! Wow -- 200 volunteers in Nicaragua at present????? Guess I had totally forgotten that there were that many of you there all at once! Seems strange since you see ONLY locals and are the only US Citizen there (or, does your counter-part live in your town? You don't mention him much anymore. Molly, just TOTALLY ENJOY your little luxuries! You've certainly earned every degree of AC, every drop of hot water at your fingertips, and every taste of non-traditional food! Happy Thanksgiving break to you! Mom XO |
| 25th November 2009 Mom | GRRRRREAT Pictures!!! - From: more photos Wonderful pictures and explanations, Molly! Speaking of pictures, we received an envelope from Kodak addressed to you. Dad opened it. Sooo,....I looked at them, too. Very very nice. Now, just hurry and come home so you can PERSONALLY tell us all about these! Love you, Molly. And, thank you for the copy of you two's itinerary. More tomorrow. Tell me about where you're staying for this Holiday! xo |
| 15th November 2009 Ben Chavez | a food person - From: sunny esteli morning I like your blog particularly this entry because you talk about food . Myself being a food person and a big fan of farmers market; Ah and a collector of cook books as well, I do understand you. Sorry about the water problem your community has happy holidays |
| 9th November 2009 anonymous | - From: aprobado! Oh, yay for visas working out! You and your family must be so excited! |
| 5th November 2009 Cassi | Yay! - From: feliz navidad mix Hey congrats on the visa! |
| 2nd November 2009 Mom | We............... - From: aprobado! WE AGREE!!!!!!!!!! "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!" YAY!!! Gotta get to Bunko! YAY, MOLLY and LENIN!!!!!!!!!!! FELIS NAVIDAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ahem,...spelling??). CAN HARDLY WAIT! Been thinking of you all day long and wanting to phone! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxMomxoxoxo |
| 2nd November 2009 Liz | Agh - From: aprobado! So freaking excited for you. However it's very unlikely that I'll be there for the first time ever. So I won't get to see you or meet Lenin. Boo. |
| 2nd November 2009 vicki | Christmas!!! - From: aprobado! So HAPPY for you guys, thankful it worked out without anymore difficulties! |
| 31st October 2009 Zeeke | - From: photos Sweet Pics !! |
| 25th October 2009 Mom | Finally,....... - From: mass email I'VE REALLY MISSED YOUR BLOGS, MOLLY! What a wonderfully energetic summary of your year!! Hey,...new readers, the pictures are so very informative (AND, of course, it is so good to SEE Molly and MEET Lenin and his family through them! Molly, x's and o's from home! Mom |
| 21st October 2009 Shannon | Oh, yay! - From: photos! and a rant.....and yay! Issues aside, it looks like you are having a fabulous time! You and Lenin look so happy in the pictures, and I'm glad you're getting to learn more about the coffee! You are an inspiration. (Fo' real, yo.) Love, the Kiwi version of the Bryn Mawr College Alumni Extension Office. :-) |
| 11th October 2009 Mom | No..... - From: went better the 2nd time around NO BEANS??? NO TORTILLAS???? FOR AN ENTIRE DAY????? HOO HOO!!!! No 'withdrawals' nothiced yet? Ha Ha! Guess it really WAS a special day! Every now and then your life down there reminds me a little of the summer that we moved down here and lived in our tent til it was too cold to stay out there! Yep, someday in the not-so-far-away-future, you'll look back and realize what a fun and important part you've played in in the lives of so many others. So proud of, and happy for, you, Molly! |
| 11th October 2009 Mom | What.... - From: ¨oh screw other people. do what makes you happy. it's your life.¨ -mhoyt WHAT FUN!! WHAT GREAT TIMING FOR ALL OF THIS INSPIRATION! I'm always so glad that you take the time to put this stuff down in writing. You'll have fun rereading it over the years! |
| 11th October 2009 Mom | TWENTY-SEVEN!!!!!! - From: went better the 2nd time around 27, in the Peace Corps, in Nicaragua, on a mountain, IN LOVE, engaged to be married!, coming HOME FOR CHRISTMAS and bringing (hopefully!) Lenin!!!!! OMG, Molly,....in just a couple of blinks of an eye, everything changes, huh? And for you,...adjusting IS your life! You're a PRO at it --- a natural! You have ALWAYS just amazed me! Why, when your Dad & I moved from NE to MO, it was one of the biggest changes of my life. Then, when we had YOU (27 years ago,..or 27 minutes ago, it seems sometimes,...that was the biggest change EVER! You own the WORLD,...and we made it from NE to MO! Ha! Kinda funny sometimes,......life! (yeah, ramble ramble ramble, huh?!). Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my Molly! Love you so!! Mom |
| 6th October 2009 Jay Cahail | be there soon - From: ran away to the beach We get on the airplane Sunday and will be in San Jose Mon. morning...brother Cal is meeting us there...will try to find a temporary roof to rent then travel the country to try and find an area that truely suits us (and that we can afford)...and, of course the first few days will probably be spent checking out the beach areas...much too expensive for our pocketbook but have to get some fun in the sun...may not be able to get up to Nicaragua right away but will visit as soon as possible. la paz, los ticos nuevos |
| 29th September 2009 Cassi | HAPPY B-DAY! - From: ¨oh screw other people. do what makes you happy. it's your life.¨ -mhoyt Dude, you might get to build a stove?! You should totally stay for that ;) Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be the right decision. |
| 29th September 2009 Ben | Nicaragua - From: ¨oh screw other people. do what makes you happy. it's your life.¨ -mhoyt Feliz Birthday. Hopefully everything goes well for you and your cooking turns out Yum-Ohhhhhh |
| 28th September 2009 Mom | GREAT blogginess, Molly! - From: ¨oh screw other people. do what makes you happy. it's your life.¨ -mhoyt Yes, those words of encouragement were timed perfectly for YOU, huh? Heed them. AND,....HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOLLY BETH BAADE!! WE LOVE YOU!! Why, it seems like it was only yesterday......................ha! Be sure and let us know how your big birthday meal was accepted, ok? "And 2 envelopes from Mom". HONEY!!!!!!!!!! Was there a particular COLOR in either??? Any $peccial color??? Like,...aqua,....or red? ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY, HONEY!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo |
| 23rd September 2009 Wendy Brownell | - From: things i love and things i don't love Viva el amor! no te des por vencida! :) |
| 19th September 2009 Jay Cahail | nice people - From: i´m back Sounds like you're marrying into one fine family...our best to you...I think the two of you will do well...your past references to you and Lenin being best of friends says it all...too many young people get absorbed in sex and get married because of it...if you are going to share space with someone you had best be best of friends or that space will get to be awfully crowded...you can get sex on any street corner...true friends are rare! Getting close to our departure for CR...heading up to St Louis on the 9th to visit Heather (our daughter) and Andy for a couple of days before heading out on the 11th. My brother Cal is going to meet us at the airport when we get there and chauffuer us around...will probably park our butts in Cartago initially...then wander around the country and see where we want to live out the rest of our lives. Will do our best to come visit you after we get down there. Will need to get settled first. Need to have a Costa Rican address before starting the "Pensionado" paperwork so will be quite busy for awhile. nos vemos luego, los ticos nueves |
| 11th September 2009 Jay Cahail | tickets - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update Check with Taca airlines on flights from San Jose, CR. Our tickets cost us $378 (round trip). In fact, if you are willing to fly under our names (and they'll let you), you could use our return tickets since we won't need them. The flight leaves San Jose 5:35 pm Sat. Nov. 14 with layovers in Ciudad Guatemala & Chicago - gets into St. Louis 8:05 am on Sunday. Flight #640 |
| 11th September 2009 Jay Cahail | camera - From: not so much lovin the nica right now Sorry your camera got stolen...if you can get film down there I have a 35mm I'd be happy to send you (or, if you can wait another month, bring to you when we hit Costa Rica)...don't have a digital camera to spare but if you're a photography nut you more than likely prefer a "real" camera...several lenses with it (zoom, telephoto, etc,) |
| 11th September 2009 Jay Cahail | Chavez - From: mail from new zealand and other random info Why is it that the U. S. Govt is always trying to assasinate any leader that is for the working man instead of the multinational corporations????? |
| 10th September 2009 Eric Chaffee | cheap tickets - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update Check out sidestep [dot] com. Consider flying from Tegus! |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | This,... - From: what i do as a pcv Molly, I am so sorry that you're "down" this minute; however, this was a very very interesting entry!...very full of great info. And lots of thought. I feel as though you're doing a self-evaluation of your life so far in the Nica. Sounds like you're doing well, huh>??! xo |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | ARGH! - From: what i do as a pcv Today is August 26th (Cindy's birthday). I mailed the camera on the 11th! WHERE IN THE WORLD IS IT!!!???? Am nearly ready to go and buy ANOTHER one and get it in the mail......just in case! |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | Dear dear Molly, - From: what i do as a pcv I was rereading some of your blog entries thus far. It sounds to me like you and Lenin contribute a great great deal to the family (i.e. work, water hauling, wood hauling, many groceries, garden, supplies, etc.). As I read your entries over, I began to realize where your ever-so-meager income goes. Sounds like it goes mostly to living expenses. No wonder you're strapped for ca$h, not to mention any left for $avings! |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | OK, - From: visas and the need to restock and rejuvenate OK. Will have the apples and cheese waiting. And the hot water heater turned on high. Keep us posted! Are you bothered with ticks down there? Chiggers? You mention mosquitos by the million, but haven't heard you talk about ticks and/or chiggers. No worries; I'll have the OFF! ready for ya! |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | PEPSI??? - From: of gardens and corn and tamales Pepsi?? Ha Ha! I am amazed each and every day at the contradictions of your life down there. You carry all of your water; you use a latrine dated 1922; you do your laundry on a rock in a creek; etc. AND YET....you drink Pepsi; you sit on Wal-Mart-type plastic chairs; your family has a Nintendo system (but no frig!); etc. Yes, help them with the barrell oven before you leave the PC. And the "new" latrine. Good goals to leave as a legacy, Dear. XO |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | Strange... - From: immigration to the states In a different way, it's kinda strange how you see, every day, the illegal immigrant side of of the story that is so very news-worthy up here right now. Huh? Makes it 'personal'. |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | Yes, - From: every time i see a business i think about how i could do it better YES!!!!!, Elissa!! You guys would be GREAT at that! Keep those wheels in gear! |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | "Come on up!" - From: immigration to the states Yes, WE ARE SOOOOOO ready for you guys to come up! Anything we can do to help with the Visa? You know, Molly, you have actually been a DRIVER OF A VEHICLE a relatively SHORT time of your life, huh? Had the Tempo during high school, no car during your 4 years of college (including your times in China), no car in India and Goa, no car working in Philly, half a car (borrowing Arielle's) in Memphis, Kia for a short time delivering mail here, and no car in Nica! BTW....is your license still valid?? Do you even have it with you down there? Or, do I need to find it before you come home? Hmm...hadn't thought of it until now. |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | Oh, man...... - From: of gardens and corn and tamales I am so sorry about the onion seeds failure to grow! You had specifically requested them -- a great idea, though seeds had never really occurred to me. Will have to send more and see if maybe it was just that batch or somethin. Molly!!! Just came to me....NOW your true "Nebraska Cornhusker" heritage has come to pass! Ha! Who ever would have guessed that it would be in NICARAGUA, though!! Somehow reminds me of FOREST GUMP, only with corn instead of SHRIMP!....roasted corn, baked corn, fried corn, corn on the cob, etc. Love you! |
| 26th August 2009 Mom | Oh,...... - From: visas and the need to restock and rejuvenate Oh, my Molly Bethy.......we love you and miss you so very much, too. You know how weird TIME is....seems like it was last week that you were here, but at the same time,....it seems like YEARS and YEARS. *YOU'VE* always been the one who has been away......not us. So, things kinda stay the 'same ol, same ol' around here, with changes of age mostly, while you're away and around the world and doing and experiencing things that we know of only through you. You go away and you age and you experience and you grow and you change. Sometimes it's impossible for us to totally relate to you and your growing world, with things staying relatively stable around here. In a positive, but slightly selfish way, it's nice that you miss our humble homelife here. Time to come home!!!!!!!!!! |
| 24th August 2009 vicki | I can understand - From: visas and the need to restock and rejuvenate Man I can understand all of that, has to be stressful being separated from all that you know and love for so long and under those conditions! |
| 23rd August 2009 Judy Lynch | How Wonderful - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update We are so happy for you . Alittle to far for us to come for the wedding but let us know what we can send as a gift or what you would like as a gift. |
| 23rd August 2009 Mom | um,... - From: every time i see a business i think about how i could do it better Ummm,...like, YEEEEEEAH, guess you have plenty to keep you occupied! AND, build a brand new latreen (sp?) with some real air vents and post-1922 pit!! Ha! OK, short email to follow. xo |
| 23rd August 2009 sara costanza | Great idea! - From: seed bank proposal Hello Molly: I love your seed bank idea and the chance to empower the women too! Do you know my daughter Danielle? She is a Peace Corp volunteer (new to her site) in El Hatillo, Telica, Leon. She is raising money to buy seeds, but your idea is fantastic. I will send you some seeds. I am so excited about your work! May God's blessings be on you and your village as you strive to make a positive difference! Peace and love. |
| 20th August 2009 Elissa | me too! - From: every time i see a business i think about how i could do it better I think the same thing! Maybe post-Peace Corps you and I should be small business consultants. Or micro-finance managers. I'm so happy for you, Baade! |
| 11th August 2009 Mom | hmmmm,.... - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update Sounds like all GOOD NEWS this time, except for the camera (and btw, a replacement is on its way to you as we 'speak')! Can hardly wait to meet Lenin, though feel as though I almost "know" him by now through you! ***Anyone out there have any edge on the cheapest flights to/from Managua to Missouri???????????*** Molly, I still have people asking me about sending seeds your way; it's an on-going project, right?! With any and all seeds-for-the-future welcome? |
| 11th August 2009 Zeeke | Wow!! - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update Congratulations on your engagement. That is a big step in life,and the day you decide to have kids they will be like the best looking kids in the world. Latino/Caucasian kids are so cute and smart too because they have the chance to live in two worlds. Take care. |
| 11th August 2009 Rachel Friedensen | congrats!! - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update So many congratulations, molly!!!! |
| 11th August 2009 Cassi | - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update Molly, it's great to hear you're doing so well (minus the camera thing)! Keep me posted on the juicy details of life as a PCV! |
| 10th August 2009 Wendy Brownell | wow! - From: schtuff happenin´ ... actual update Congratulations Molly!!!! How exciting!!!! |
| 5th August 2009 Mom | I am so sorry! - From: not so much lovin the nica right now WOW, Honey-O-Honey......you've got a lot on your plate this week, huh? I'm so sorry about your camera. AND your too-early trip in the dark. Molly, PLEASE do keep me up on the tests. OK? I mean, like, UP TO THE HOUR. When will you get the results? Also, tell me "again" about what kind of camera you want........you mentioned zoom, # of pixels (or whatever!). I need details. What would be the best way to ship one down to you?? In a box in a bag?? Insured. Love you! |
| 1st August 2009 GERALD | How to cut your flight cost in China - from my experience - From: of red bean recipes, flights to beijing, and dreaming of the future To all my friends who love traveling, if you want to cut down your overall vacation cost in China, I would recommend booking your china flights from http://www.bamboobookings.com |
| 30th July 2009 Jay Cahail | sabor chef - From: of a waterfall and of a thriving garden Glad the onions are doing well for you...where's your garlic and hot peppers?...a meal is not a meal without cebollos, ajos y serranos o habaneros! Saborearse, Jay |
| 30th July 2009 Jay Cahail | Reading...a lost art! - From: BOOKS and AUTHORS and Books read during Peace Corps Service I was always a Steinbeck fan and JeriAnn an Anne Rice fan. Am currently looking for Blood of Brothers (from your list). I firmly believe that all gringos (and most especially those involved in Latin America in any way) should read OPEN VEINS OF LATIN AMERICA by Eduardo Galeano. Hugo Chavez gave Pres. Obama a copy - shame he didn't read it! Se buena! Jay |
| 28th July 2009 arielle | yeay - From: photos i can't wait to visit! smack! |
| 28th July 2009 Mom | Nice... - From: photos Nice photos, Molly. Everyone looks relaxed and happy. Nice family. More later. Lightning is here for the night. xo |
| 27th July 2009 Chris Priska | Getting out of Dodge - From: of another chagas tale & of a confrotation at the border Molly, Have been following this very closely since we returned to Houston last week. I pray for your safety and the safety of your friend. Please keep us posted on what is happening as the news is very sketchy. Which clinic that we held was closest to where LasManos is? Stay safe! Chris Priska Centers of Hope Mission Medical Director |
| 27th July 2009 Mom | More turmoil... - From: of another chagas tale & of a confrotation at the border He didn't give me any specific details that he might have happened to read in the Sunday KC Star newspaper this morning, but your Dad did say that there was more turmoil. What have you heard since your last CNN report? Anything from the PC yet? Love you, Molly! I do so admire your commitment,....but you're only one sentence away from being back in MO,....anytime of the day or night, you know. Sounds like you're right in the direct pathway of trouble, being between Estelli and the Honduran border. |
| 25th July 2009 Mom | Well, the news..... - From: of another chagas tale & of a confrotation at the border Well, so you've heard what CNN has to say, and I, too, would be, like, FRANTIC about Lenin up guarding the border AND about all of you that are up to the North so far. What has the Peace Corps said about these safety issues?? Any word from them yet? You have other volunteers up in those mountains, too, right? It all sounds so very close to you (Estelli!!) and so volatile!! Yes, I agree. And while at the cardiologist, have him point you toward the thyroid man; OK? Love you, Molly. |
| 23rd July 2009 Kristy | - From: of a waterfall and of a thriving garden I love the photos!! yay! looks like your having a good time!! :) |
| 23rd July 2009 Shannon | - From: BOOKS and AUTHORS and Books read during Peace Corps Service I'm so glad you liked Shantaram; it reminded me of you in a real but totally non-literal way. If that makes sense. And it is just a very popular book down here. The author is an Aussie, and so this book is a bestseller on his home turf, but I've never seen it in the Northern Hemisphere. (Not that I've looked.) And thanks for posting your reading list! I'm looking for a few ideas to get me through the rest of this winter, and many of these look wonderful. |
| 18th July 2009 Ben Steele | Seed bank - From: seed bank proposal Molly, Great idea...and most needed for sure. I just returned from Porta Cabeza yesterday and came to the same conclusion. Perhaps we can work together and inject some love to a future of food autonomy for these wonderful people. I will be returning to Nicaragua in a few weeks (3 to 5) to start a permaculture demonstration project in Porta Cabeza and could bring down some extra seeds for you. Please let me know if this would be convient for you and if you still are in need for more seeds. Is your location anywhere near Porta Cabezas or Blue Fields? Keep up the great work Molly, Ben |
| 16th July 2009 jeri | farm animals - From: goats and rabbits and worms oh my! Back when we had the farm (70s&80s) we had pigs and goats and rabbits, too! My favorite were the goats especially during kidding time! They are such cute babies and they really have GREAT personalities. Our daughter, Heather was practically raised by them. If you couldn't find her just go out to the barn and there she would be, all snuggled up asleep in a pile of goats in the sun. Did you get to eat any rabbit? I make a killer smothered rabbit. Also just once make a flan out of goats milk and farm eggs!!! yum yum |
| 6th July 2009 Mom | Hey! Did I tell you that....... - From: a year in country coming up in a couple of months The "early Mother's Day" shoes are totally a hit.....#1 - with ME, and #2 - with our Nebraska family and everyone else that I saw/met while up there to see Granddad for his 82nd birthday! Oh, yeah, they've already got many many miles, lots of bug spray, fresh cow crap, goat droppings, and fireworks smells on them! Ha! - and they wash up beautifully! Thank you, Molly; I love them - a cushy ride! Also, just a couple of days after the thongs arrived (yes, that's what my sisters & I will forever still call them!!! ), we got an envelope with the 2nd book about Nicaragua, the GREAT map, and the Nintendo magazine for Ben! Haven't seen him long enough yet to see if he's been reading it, though; he's turned into a social busybusybusy person. Tennis morning (day off), then a 'day out' with Donna for a summer look at The Strip. Love you! xo |
| 6th July 2009 Mom | si !!!! - From: BOOKS and AUTHORS and Books read during Peace Corps Service You....reading THE ALCHEMIST in Spanish!!!! GOOD FOR YOU! Who'da ever thunk it, huh??!! ps How's Arielle? |
| 6th July 2009 Mom | 10 months in Nicaragua already! - From: a year in country coming up in a couple of months Wow! Thanks for the reality check on how quickly time passes.......however, sometimes it seems that you've been gone forever! We live, we grow, we change. Daily. It's been so fun for me, as your Mother, Molly, to have shared in some of your changes. I do read back into your earlier blogs occasionally, and it's always exciting to listen to you grow. And change. I am SO anticipating the next time when we get to talk face-to-face. Miss you. Love you. And,....YES!!! More beach time!!! Definitely!! xo |
| 6th July 2009 Ben | Deep - From: BOOKS and AUTHORS and Books read during Peace Corps Service Wow, your books seem so deep compared to mine. And I can't really say that everybody should read my list of favorite books, because my favorite book is Men > Women. =P I will read The Life of Pi and The Alchemist sometime, I plomise. :) |
| 6th July 2009 Mom | OK..... - From: BOOKS and AUTHORS and Books read during Peace Corps Service Found your DEATHPROOF MONK, finally. Was with 'another pile' of your brother's "stuff that is totally where I mean for it to be and no one - NO ONE, MOM! - should ever even think of moving even one single piece of it or you'll mess me up for life" piles. Will be in the mail heading for Nicaragua tomorrow AM! NICE NICE NICE to have the 4th of July on a Saturday and have 2 whole days (CLOUDY DAYS, oh YES!!!!) to be in the garden and the yard! Ahhhh |
| 2nd July 2009 Mom | Terrific Job! - From: how to build an above ground garden, nica style Very very nice, Molly. Our printer is definitely substandard; however, I've printed a couple of copies to share. I plan to take one to the Post Office tomorrow with me when I go to work. Think I might just send Granddad a copy, too, since he doesn't have access to your blog online. THANK YOU!! xo |
| 2nd July 2009 Mom | very very interesting - From: el espino, border between nica and honduras Guess I'd love to hear more details about Lenin's border patrol job (i.e. guarding the border from what, for example? drug smuggling? illegals crossing? guns? terrorist groups?). What happens to a 'suspect' once he is apprehended? Does Nicaragua have a justice system comparable to ours, with courts and juries and representation for the accused? Would you consider their sentencing harsher than ours or more tolerant? ..................just curious! |
| 2nd July 2009 Mom | "well, I'm bored"....... - From: well, i´m bored ME, TOO |
| 23rd June 2009 Kristy | - From: el espino, border between nica and honduras 6 months?! that's amazing! whoohoo!! yay! |
| 16th June 2009 Mom | GOOD! - From: seed bank by the numbers Here's to 'your' Nican women and their gardens. I do hope all continues to go as per your amazing plan! What nice friends and family we have, huh? :) |
| 11th June 2009 shannon | - From: mail from new zealand and other random info Oh yay! I'm so glad it got there safely. And quickly! Damn. Maybe I'll start putting Customs declarations on my letters, too, in case they think I'm trying to send something very flat but very dangerous. (The dreaded mail shark? I dunno.) Did the food make it too? Can you cook it? My brother says he uses that kind of food when he's camping, so I thought it might work OK on the stove. And the US tried to assassinate Chavez? Holy cow, NZ is really far away. Not even a whisper down here. I hope everything is going well! |
| 6th June 2009 Cassi | What up? - From: mail from new zealand and other random info I just haven't commented anything in a really long time, and this was just such an upbeat post, I just felt like I needed to say something. I'm in the same boat as you with all the people on vacay. Also I've done nothing regarding seeds, but I do have plans to. I just haven't quite gotten around to it yet. If nothing else, I at least want to send some. I'll try to get on that by July. |
| 6th June 2009 Mom | Mailman: - From: mail from new zealand and other random info Um, HELLO?? It's nice for the MAILMAN when you know his/her name, ALSO! Ha! So, Molly, is there any specific seed or type of seed that you could use more of? When is "planting season" over and growing season begins? Guess there's no frost or ice there to worry about. Just curious! What day is Lenin's birthday? |
| 4th June 2009 Mom | AND>>>>>>> - From: seeds shoutouts! Pam's big bag of seeds is on their way, too, remember!!! OH, MY,...Thank you, thank you, thank you, EVERYONE for your help with Molly's Peace Corps Seed Bank Project!!! What terrific support you ALL are! I just KNOW that your thoughtfulness will be a PART of Nicaragua for years and years to come....long after Molly's tour is over. Thank You! |
| 1st June 2009 Judy Crawford | Hi - From: of done is good, of frog fishing, and of building an above ground garden Hi Molly. Leave here on Wednesday around noon to St. Louis and then to Nicaragua on Thursday. I am really excited and can hardly wait. We are flying into Managua and then to Granada before going to Jinoteag - or at least I think that is the schedule. And I man not be spelling the names of the cities correctly. Hope it works out that we can see you. Judy |
| 30th May 2009 Mom | Good to "see" you! - From: of done is good, of frog fishing, and of building an above ground garden Well, you've already answered a couple of questions in my email! btw: are those your green Corona shorts?! Shall I send another pair or 2 that are, also, too little for me? I'm better today & will go to work tomorrow. Guess we had a gorgeous day here. I'll talk at you more tomorrow. XO! |
| 28th May 2009 lori | seeds - From: quickly Hey Molly--great work on your seed project. There are a few more coming to you, plus a little something special, from all of us here in CO. Kids last day of school is today. Lots of hugs, Lori |
| 27th May 2009 Mom | and,.... - From: of delicate skin ... and seeds How's this rash? Gone by now? Did you ever actually get the 3 things from the pharmacy that were ordered for you?? |
| 27th May 2009 Mom | Oh, I DO so so feel for you. - From: of delicate skin ... and seeds I'm so sorry. Bugs don't bit your Dad, but they find Ben & me to be just delicious! I hope to send "stuff" down w/Ann & Judy for you. You MIGHT actually be in less misery when the rains start & you have to live in black rubber boots! Who knows?! If this DOES go this way, let me know & I'll send a dark blue pair, same size as yours (and an envelope of tire patches, in case!). Love you. More soon. |
| 26th May 2009 Mom | MOLLY!, I just realized... - From: of delicate skin ... and seeds Was just rereading some of your blogginess and, suddenly, REALIZED that you said you'll be away from your site and doing some training during the 2nd week of June! WHERE? Am trying to find a way for Ann & Judy to get a couple of shoeboxes to you while they're down there. KEEP ME UP ON IT, OK? They're arriving, like June 6th or 7th in Granada. :) xo |
| 26th May 2009 Mom | Ha Ha! - From: seed bank proposal Just read where you told of the manilla envelopes of seeds arriving. Guess next time I'll have to stuff a "green" black bag from Wal-Mart to help you with the carrying, huh? Seriously, glad they got there OK. We're so proud of you, Molly!! |
| 26th May 2009 Mom | rain, rain, go away,........ - From: of training a nican man Ugh! LOTS of rain up here, too, lately. Today was Memorial Day and I felt so sorry for so many FT's. We've had some good moments, but have had lots of rain for the big Summer Kick-Off weekend. Our patio was TOTALLY submersed TWICE today from the gully-washers. Front yard looked like a creek. SOOOO glad today was a holiday and we were inside doing plumbing (ha) and not out delivering mail in this! Do you need more baggies/garbage bags/a tarp??? |
| 26th May 2009 Mom | and while I'm on a roll....... - From: of training a nican man "Missourah" AND the term "snail mail" I like NEITHER, since I am now a Missourian who delivers the mail for the United States Postal Service. 'Nuff said? That's my opinion and I'm stickin' with it! :) |
| 26th May 2009 Mom | I "THOUGHT" we...... - From: of training a nican man discussed the Missourah/Nicaraguah thang already!!! :( |
| 26th May 2009 Mom | So far away,...but, so close to home! - From: of training a nican man Ha! Just had to add a comment on the above first paragraph in Exercise two. Good Grief, Molly!!!! Weren't you 'raised' in Nola's kitchen, and didn't it go the VERY SAME WAY??? You were pretty young, but,...IT DID! Sorry, but it just totally cracked me up = hills is hills, Darlin', whether this home or that!, whether this family or that; Grandma's kitchens are Grandma's kitchens,...and men are men. South of the border and North! LOVE YOU!!!! |
| 26th May 2009 Kristy | - From: of training a nican man I loved this entry!! hahaha besides the whole water issue seems like things are great with you two! I want some updated pictures!! :) or one of him carrying the water! |
| 23rd May 2009 Mom | Thank You! aahhh - From: of delicate skin ... and seeds Thank you, Honey. We'll talk again soon. No mail Monday - Memorial Day. But will be shipping out more seeds Tuesday (don't have them ready to go tonight and it's LATE. Again.). Sorry about all of the trips to try to get some rash/allergy relief!! Hope it's all better by now. Will send things that "might" help. Maybe Pam has some good ideas; I'll ask her. Spanish skills -- YAY, MOLLY! Graduation was outside & all totally good! Am mailing you a brochure. xoxoxo |
| 21st May 2009 mom | ;) - From: of training a nican man Just a grin and a hug! Mom ;) |
| 21st May 2009 mom | Garden Seeds! - From: sangre de hermanos Yes, Molly, you WERE right there, just workin' on your Ag site gardens. And Mario. Look out, Nicaragua!!!! Molly has LOTS of friends "back home" and garden seeds are coming your way!! |
| 15th May 2009 stina | Project Concern International - From: biodigestors, biolatrines, help? Hi! I just happened to run across your blog on google and love reading it since I work with a non-profit based out of the U.S. that has a project in Jinotega...you've probably heard of it already but Project Concern International has a project in Jinotega where they "model" projects like the biolatrine. You can actually visit their farm, see how everything works, and figure out what materials/supplies you'll need to start implementing. Might be helpful to you! |
| 30th April 2009 anonymous | - From: not a whole lot to report here... cont´d... and Blood of Brothers interestingness I just got your letter today; thank you so much for sending it! It totally made my day. Now we know: it takes about three months for a letter to get from Nica to NZ. Wow. It makes you appreciate just how far away that is, and how lucky we are to have electronic communication and all that. |
| 29th April 2009 mom | Guess You're Lucky! - From: not a whole lot to report here... cont´d... and Blood of Brothers interestingness Guess you're just lucky that this Swine Flu didn't start attacking and killing people BEFORE you got to make your (free) trip up to Mexico City to see Arielle for a week, huh? I am so sorry, though, that she is leaving for this type of reason (as opposed to just being free to choose her own time schedule). Mostly, though, I am just so grateful that, at the moment, you are both still healthy and flu-free! Tamiflu for SARS, Swine Flu.......so glad that it currently works on these horrid new diseases. How about Your People....all OK so far?? XOXOXO |
| 28th April 2009 vicki | Arielle - From: not a whole lot to report here... cont´d... and Blood of Brothers interestingness Liz and I were just talking about her the other day, and were a bit worried. Glad she is leaving! |
| 28th April 2009 sfriday in New Zealand | Letter and Postcard - From: wiiiiife fotos de meheeco! Wow! I'm so glad they found you, but I think that makes like 3 months for that letter to get there. I'm blaming it pretty squarely on NZ Post. Also, the Aztec with an iPod rocks my world. That's awesome. |
| 27th April 2009 vicki | politics - From: breakfast politics You go girl!! |
| 27th April 2009 mom | hear hear! - From: breakfast politics Yep, Ms. Baade, If you run, you've got MY vote! |
| 25th April 2009 mom | well,........ - From: goats and rabbits and worms oh my! while all of the above 'goats and rabbits and worms' sounds like a very, very "interesting" week,...um....makes teaching English sound p.r.e.t.t.y darned good, huh? Ha! Your Dad loved it! Said that it sounds like they're teaching you everything you need to know to come back and live in our Ozark Hills back home!! Ha! You've certainly had a "varied" life so far, haven't you?!! Any of this helped you with decisions on what to do for Nica back at your site? (or what NOT to get into??). XOXOXO Chree's kittens are SO darned CUTE; still have their eyes closed, but held them today for just a second! |
| 25th April 2009 mom | HI, ARIELLE & MOLLY!!!! - From: wiiiiife fotos de meheeco! Wow! What a colorful and fun full week!! I am SO glad that you got to share all of this with Molly, Arielle! She SO needed a break (and coffees & a really great 'night out on the town'!). And, I am SO glad that you got to get away with your best friend and the PERFECT guide to all that's 'happening' in the heart of Mexico City! Your families are all so proud of you both! |
| 25th April 2009 mom | GREAT pics...as is your usual perfection! - From: wiiiiife fotos de meheeco! Molly,...yes, I will send you a list of some of your clothing in the trlr. & will await your request list, OK? I bought you some granola bars today,but afraid they won't get mailed til next week. Ben's on a serious mission to lose more weight, too (and Mark! OMG!)...you skinny Baades! Now, Dad & I really need to get with it, too! PLEASE use the ear mite stuff and drops on Frontline on that poor, dirty, skinny, infested little cat! HeShe looks miserable. Ever bathed a cat? I'll send you a hilarious email (BUT! won't do you any good, I guess, as it involves a FLUSHING toilet! Ha!). Thanks for sharing, Honey!! xo xo xo |
| 23rd April 2009 mom | con't - From: and i´m back... kind of ... cont´d And MORE great pictures! Your Dad can hardly believe how very BLUE your eyes are. You're looking so good, Molly. Guess the only thing better than your blogs & pictures is hearing your voice. You sound good; and you 'sound' happy right now. We've been busy planting strawberries, asparagus, a Bleeding Heart flower, trees out of the garden beds, etc. I worked up in the garage most of the day, then headed for the garden. It was HOT out today w/no shade yet, so am whipped. Hope your week's going well. And your cold is GONE! XO |
| 20th April 2009 lori | country girl at heart?? - From: and i´m back... kind of ... cont´d The country is nice after the big city? Beautiful people--all of you! |
| 20th April 2009 mom | So GOOD to hear from you!!!!!! - From: and i´m back... kind of ... cont´d I'm typing on Ben's laptop since he has it plugged in and up. Molly, thank you for the update and for the TERRIFIC pictures!!! Great pics. Can hardly wait to talk to you and find out more about your recent travels!!! Another week away. We've been having storms, so not much computer time (umm....til late last night, you know). So, couldn't look up your latest plans. Hope you have a good week! WE LOVE YOU!! xo Oh! I am getting SO 'with it'. Ha! Ben won't check his cell for messages, so have (a teeny bit) learned to text so I can get him to answer me. rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr More later! |
| 18th April 2009 mom | Hi, My Molly! - From: it's hard to believe that there's nobody out there.... or how we are angsty before i leave .. CONT´D Hey,...everything OK down there? No bloginess from you for over a week now. You ok? Computer ok? Nica ok? Tried to phone you a few minutes ago, but think that, "probably" the message said that you weren't there???? Don't speak de Espanol, so just talked to you in case it said to leave a message. No ending beep, tho. Then phoned Arielle and left a real short message. Hope that was ok. Chree had 3 gray kittens today! Tomorrow's Daisy's 13th BD. Love you! Dogwood Festival all weekend (fun mail delivery! ha!). XOXOXO Sent you a letter a coupla days ago. XOXOXO |
| 13th April 2009 Cassi | - From: it's hard to believe that there's nobody out there.... or how we are angsty before i leave .. CONT´D Whatever, you know you love it. |
| 11th April 2009 mom | well, was a great week, huh? - From: it's hard to believe that there's nobody out there.... or how we are angsty before i leave .. CONT´D So sorry, Molly. Ummmm...if you REALLY still feel this way after you're back at your site,....what would the odds of being transferred into a city somewhere else be. You have the language 'down' now. You're teaching English anyway. Would you be happier back in/closer to a city? MexCity,LA,NO,Beiging,NYC,Philly,Chicago,DC,...? Lenin in the equation? Toooooo many things to consider AT THIS MOMENT! Right? Between you & me, I would NEVER picture you staying in Nica longer than your 2-1/2 yr contract. What a waste of you THAT would be! So, guess the next 1-1/2 yrs is the question to ask yourself right now. Love you & will phone. xo |
| 11th April 2009 Cassi | Good Point - From: it's hard to believe that there's nobody out there.... or how we are angsty before i leave .. CONT´D I need to reach something on the top shelf. Can I borrow your soapbox? Just kidding! I love you. |
| 9th April 2009 mom | Hi, Honey! - From: nicaraguan pcv's adventures in mexico city, part 2 Yeah, 'scuze the weird mood the last few days, OK? I am SO thrilled for you! You are all and any of ALL of it, Molly....such a down-to-earth 'country girl', in love with the land & all animals & reptiles & all that lives and able to live on pennies a day; yet, you have become one with the biggest of big cities around the world and their cultures & people & mass transit systems and foods. I look forward to each & every entry! XOXOXO |
| 8th April 2009 mbaade | - From: food adventures continue in mexico city... cont'd DF federal district. like our washington DC |
| 8th April 2009 mom | DF? - From: food adventures continue in mexico city... cont'd Um...what's DF? (caution:" SLOW Mom" Crossing, I guess. Sorry.) Glad you're enjoying Street Food w/Arielle. I always thought that it was your favorite food in China, too. Not sure about the 10 lb. thang though,..."I" would give almost ANYTHING to lose just that 10!....let alone 65!! Good job, Dear! :) OK, continue enjoying and thanks for the updates! psst: HI, Arielle! |
| 7th April 2009 Cassi | Red Dress Pics Stat! - From: nicaraguan pcv's adventures in mexico city, part 2 OMG, you're killing me. This is so funny. It's like reading a children's adventure story...and quick...want to see red dress..... |
| 5th April 2009 Angel | whoa! - From: nicaraguan peace corps volunteer's adventures in mexico city, part 1 the excitement over le starbucks :) its exciting! miss you guys! |
| 5th April 2009 mom | Thank You! aahhhhh - From: nicaraguan peace corps volunteer's adventures in mexico city, part 1 So glad to hear that your journey went so well! Did you get your mail before you took off? OK,...IF you did,...remember to put peanut butter on your frig list! Bye! Love you! ENJOY! |
| 5th April 2009 mom | Am busy enjoying your photos...... - From: fotos and reasons i am super excited to go to mexico tomorrow over and over again and again. THANKS! 'Eyebrows' graduation attire is for high school ceremonies, right? And,...Lenin's??? Molly, we do SO hope that you're healthy and past your infections and allergies right now. You LOOK SOOOO good! Am so proud of you (with, perhaps, a teeny weeny tad of envy included!). Enjoy your week up "North"!! ps HI, Arielle!!! |
| 5th April 2009 mom | HI to you in Mexico City!!! - From: fotos and reasons i am super excited to go to mexico tomorrow Wanted to call you last night to wish you a good flight and trip and send hugs along with you for Arielle; but, your Dad thought you'd be way too busy to talk. Tried this AM but, um, didn't suppose your phone would be any good in the sky or in Mexico; I was right. So, am just going to KNOW that your flights & your connection with Arielle were all smooth! Texas?? Whatever! ha |
| 31st March 2009 mom | Through .... - From: of allergies, returning home for 2 days, and taking off again! TEXAS to get from Managua, Nicaragua, to Mexico City, Mexico??? WOW! No wonder the airlines are going broke! No efficiency whatsoever! All flights are for THEIR convenience......as opposed to YOURS! And so the world goes........ Panama will be one more to add to your list of "Been There's", though! :) |
| 31st March 2009 mom | Oh, Geez! - From: of allergies, returning home for 2 days, and taking off again! Another allergy. I am SO sorry, Molly. Sounds like you have even more of them than I'VE had! At least you've gotten right on it and gotten it cleared up before Mexico City (AND while you were in Managua with doctors!), huh? I hope that you have the time of your life on your trip!! You're schedule's so packed full,....just remember to take the time you need to just enjoy and BREATHE! Love you! |
| 28th March 2009 mom | speaking of old....... - From: the best pizza in all of nicaragua is in jinotepe Your sweet Dad went and found and bought me a beautiful Forsythia bush!! Haven't planted it yet as we're forcast to get 3-4" of snow tomorrow (yeah yeah.....). BEN went to the store himself and surprised us with a new armed, highback office chair for the computer desk! Guess getting older has some nice things included in it after all. Ha! :) |
| 28th March 2009 mom | busybusybusy - From: the best pizza in all of nicaragua is in jinotepe OK. I'm old. Just picturing the miles you put on just flat tires me out!!! Ha! Seriously,....happy trekking, Molly! |
| 27th March 2009 Kristin | Thanks! - From: of things i love and things i don´t love what?! I love you! I was just googling my buisness name..see what comes up and I saw this link for things I love and I was like what? then realized it was yours! Thanks!! Yah I am slacking and need to catch up on here!! I miss you!! |
| 26th March 2009 mom | NICE phone conversation - From: of sicknesses 3-26-09 Thank you, Molly, for such a wonderful phone conversation. Printed out your flight info & your BUSY itinerary for thru April....just in case the puter gets ill again! Mailed your 2 card$ in the mail yesterday. Had my 'procedure'. Kicked my ass & I slept 11am after hospital release til 7am today, then 7am til 1:30 (now). Will be ready to take on the whole world by tomorrow, though! Ha! Love you. Glad you're enjoying! xo |
| 25th March 2009 mom | Wonderful - From: of sicknesses It was just wonderful talking with you this (late) evening, Molly. I sometimes forget that you ARE reachable by phone. Hearing your voice is so "healing" for me! My worries and fears just sort of evaporate when I hear you. THEN I know that you're OK and doing well. Love you. Night Night! |
| 25th March 2009 mom | Whew! - From: of things i love and things i don´t love What a grand relief to you that your camera is all dried out and WORKING again!!! You take such FINE photos that I, too, was in a panic! Baggies. Baggies are simply miracle workers and a total necessity to save EVERYTHING precious. Hey, when DOES your rainy season begin? |
| 25th March 2009 mom | well,........ - From: of canyons and granada and a long three days Yes, I read Cassi's comments. I have no comments to make at this time. ;) |
| 25th March 2009 mom | Will?! - From: spazz and a half Oh, that would be SO good if you and Will could get together while he's down there!! Any word yet on this???? |
| 24th March 2009 mom | Huh?? - From: nicaraguan hygiene Iron? Like, clothing? Molly, remember that time when Ben was like 3 years old or thereabouts, and he spied our ironing board deep into the pantry and asked if it was a surfboard?? Guess he'd never seen me use OURS either! Ha! Wonder where you get your attitude sometimes, Honey.....really, I do! ;) xo |
| 14th March 2009 Shannon | - From: of things i love and things i don´t love They don't ship to NZ either. |
| 13th March 2009 Elissa | - From: nicaraguan hygiene Oh my god, I would look so slovenly in that country because I am so bad at ironing. |
| 13th March 2009 cassi | hygiene - From: nicaraguan hygiene damn foreigners, always stereotyping us gringos. |
| 13th March 2009 cassi | swimming - From: of canyons and granada and a long three days i totally judge people who can't swim too. in fact, it tends to make me really angry when people can't swim. seriously, we float naturally. i especially get mad when they won't put their faces in the water or lean their head back to learn to float. i have to stop i'm getting angry just writing this. |
| 13th March 2009 Ben | comment - From: nicaraguan hygiene Your entries are muy divertidos. They make me smile everytime I read your blogs. Muy buena suerte to you and have a nice weekend. |
| 11th March 2009 Mom | Yes, have been MISSING your posts! - From: plan nicaragua Your life sounds so darned entertaining & rewarding, Molly! I'm so happy for you. Best part of your post....your realizing your abilities with the language & translation! Just KNEW you know more than you thought! GOOD REALIZATION! Did you receive the gifts for Estrella yet? Great 1st-hand view of Plan in action and in success. Thanks for sharing that with the rest of us. Yes, it always comes down to the smallest of small stuff!! :) |
| 11th March 2009 Mom | Ola!!!!!!!!!!! - From: of puppies and crazy busy schedules Hi! Our computer's been DOWN for....huh!....for what-seems-like-FOREVER!! Gosh! I've nearly forgotten how to TYPE, even! Ha! So, sorry for the very late reply! Yes,...sounds like you're going to be gone as much as you're THERE for aWHILE! Oh,...PUPPIES! Molly, guess you'll have to do some of your Philly vet work! Be sure & send pics of the puppies & Estrella. Did you get the "Victory Stickers" yet? Still have plenty here! xo |
| 3rd March 2009 Cassi | cookies - From: of mail shoutouts and attempts at cooking... and how in the world is february done! by the way, you might just need to boil the chocolate mixture a little longer. like maybe a minute or two. are you at high altitude? because that could also affect how long you have to boil it. i think. |
| 2nd March 2009 Cassi | French Toast - From: of mail shoutouts and attempts at cooking... and how in the world is february done! ...dude, i'm totally craving french toast now! |
| 1st March 2009 Cassi | Good to the last drop... - From: of mail shoutouts and attempts at cooking... and how in the world is february done! Ha ha, I'm glad the massive amounts of hot chocolate are still serving their purpose. You should just show them how to make the French toast and tell them it tradition to make your own. So you make a few pieces, and let them at the rest! |
| 28th February 2009 Mom | what terrific pictures! - From: of mail shoutouts and attempts at cooking... and how in the world is february done! And here's Molly with her Nicaraguan children's English class (as opposed to the past years' Chinese children's English classes!). You always manage to capture such happy and colorful people on 'film'!! MUCHO bedroom improvements! Glad you're enjoying the spices, Honey. Guess I'll have to find some "instant peanut butter" (you know, add water & mix! haha). No bread? Hmmm...guess a care pkg. is due! Love you! |
| 25th February 2009 Mom | sigh.............. - From: of packages, pantasma, and cool kids Good! Glad that the 4 envelopes arrived "in tact" (I hope). Please thank Silvia from Sylvia! (fun, isn't it?!). She makes me proud to be a fellow Postal Person! Speaking of witches,...mail count for the Rural Routes, so light light mail for 4 weeks. Then,...LOOK OUT! Ha! Hey, young lady, you sure do get around 'your' country! I try to trace your paths on my map as you travel. Glad classes have gone well so far! XO |
| 20th February 2009 Mom | nice! - From: of articles, english classes, and coffee Pretty new bracelet, too?! Pretty. |
| 20th February 2009 Mom | not just..... - From: of articles, english classes, and coffee And, not JUST a shelf,.........but a really NICE shelf! We're impressed. |
| 19th February 2009 Mom | extraordinary!!! - From: of articles, english classes, and coffee Simply extraordinary!! You! Your blog! Your Lake Sun articles! Your writing! Your English classes! Your uncle & shelf!!! And Lenin! And your smile! & Nicaraguan coffee! We are ALL so proud of you and so happy FOR you! The happier & more fulfilled you are,....the better off we are. Thank you, Molly. We love you. Mom, Dad, Ben, Camden County, Missouri, and The World! |
| 11th February 2009 Cassi | i agree - From: of laptops, o magazine, and trips to the pila i love those hoops hottie. |
| 8th February 2009 Mom | Nice earrings! - From: of laptops, o magazine, and trips to the pila Thanks for the great pics, Molly! It's still so hard for me to see you in these shots and picture all of you communicating in Espanol! (sorry! no ENYAY on my keyboard! ha!). Yes, it seems to be much drier and more open in the background than I'd pictured. You're looking SO good, Molly! Hope all goes well with the laptop outa the closet!! |
| 5th February 2009 Mom | C'mon! Let me help! - From: of red bean recipes, flights to beijing, and dreaming of the future WHAT may I send to you? I KNOW that you want "long-term" solutions to Nican needs; BUT, I could send you, like, onion & garlic & parsley flakes. And Cayenne pepper. And Bay Leaves. Pepper. SUGAR. OK??????? XO |
| 5th February 2009 Cassi | Some More Recipes - From: of red bean recipes, flights to beijing, and dreaming of the future I looked some of these up just in case you wanted some other options or choices. Some are similar to yours though. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Red-Beans-and-Rice/Detail.aspx http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Red-Bean-Vegetable-Soup/Detail.aspx http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Authentic-Louisiana-Red-Beans-and-Rice/Detail.aspx http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spicy-Red-Bean-Soup/Detail.aspx Obviously ingredients are limiting, but you might get some ideas. |
| 28th January 2009 Mom | Sounds like lots happening - From: why i love nicaragua, a list: part deux Sounds like you've got lots going on down there. That's good. Molly, I feel like I'm just letting you down; hope you're getting lots of mail and emails from your friends/others, because *I* sure am not doing very well lately. Will get an email and/or mail out to you "very soon". Ha! Love You! |
| 26th January 2009 Mom | Are you back "home" yet? - From: why i love nicaragua, a list Les wanted your blog address; his new wife and he are interested in your life in Nicaragua. So, ... new readers!! Hey! I found and bought "GODFATHER" movies I, II, & III on DVD's for your collection. Ice/sleet/snow coming in tomorrow afternoon here. Sound refreshing??? Ha! It's all good! |
| 25th January 2009 Mom | Hi, Sat. PM! - From: why i love nicaragua, a list So glad that you're enjoying your time away from your site! Birthday wishes to your friend. Sheryl has officially retired from the PO now; had her "congrats" dinner @ Applebee's this evening. SUPER turn-out!! COLD here....like, 14*! Got a little snow last night, so pretty on the route today! Love you! Thanks and more later!! xoxoxo |
| 25th January 2009 Cassi | not too early - From: foreign service is hiring, peace corps volunteers and other worldwise travelers it's not too early at all to be thinking about it. in fact, take it from me, now is exactly the time you start thinking about it...just a thought. |
| 23rd January 2009 Mom | Your BEST entry yet!!! - From: roof! awesome zinc roof! Molly! YES, YOU DID!!!! Ha Ha! You always set your personal goals so high.........and you always find a way to reach them! You are so totally awesome!! Your video came through just great, and FUN. Your pics are amazing!! Thank You! Hope you're enjoying Estelli' and feeling healthy again. ?? Love You! |
| 21st January 2009 David Cardin | It was niceto see people really smile! - From: obamanos! and his speech that is making me cry My wife and I own Playa Roca Beach Hotel in Las Penitas 13 miles west of Leon on the Pacific Ocean, see playaroca.com., and I left back to California last month to try and tie up loose ends in the US. I got to see the inaguration yesterday, and am so happy for a change to say, I too, am glad to be an American. Without hope there is dispare, and I have hope for the US, Nicaragua, and the world today that hasn't existed for a long time. David |
| 21st January 2009 Ben | Changes are here - From: obamanos! and his speech that is making me cry As a proof to the world that the changes are for real in America I believe that someone should initiate legal action against former president George W. Bush. for all the lives lost in the middle east. That is my opinion and I think that would be a great message of prosperity. |
| 15th January 2009 Mom | straight from the bottle? - From: of drinking straight from the bottle Rum straight from the bottle????? Well, Hon, you're a better woman than I'll ever be! Ha Ha! eeeeeeeeeee-yuk! |
| 15th January 2009 Mom | yes, life & death, here and there - From: life and death in nicaragua: of snakes, chagas beetles, and a community death Yeah, I'd be interested in hearing more on the 'local' customs regarding death. Even here on Spencer Creek, customs and beliefs vary so much. Huh!...even in one family! You've done much more extensive reading on the subject than any one other person I know, that I figure you to be my guru! Eh?? ;) NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO TAKE OFFENSE TO THE ABOVE STATEMENT! me |
| 15th January 2009 Mom | Molly, I don't know how, but.... - From: life and death in nicaragua: of snakes, chagas beetles, and a community death every now and then I just totally MISS one of your blog entries. I was just rereading some of your previous thoughts when I came across Jan. 8th. MOLLY! I have been far too out-of-touch as of late with Granddad down here and all. I had not seen this one. You were having a severely "down" day and, had I known or seen or been here for you, I would have phoned as soon as I'd read your entry. I am sorry. Love you miss you. Loved YOUR surprise call at the P.O.!!!! XOXOXO |
| 15th January 2009 Mom | Hello, Ladies.... - From: of bus fires and playlists Molly, Arielle,.......do you still visit lots? Phone, email, pkgs,...etc.? I miss you both. Hope you're still close. xoxo |
| 15th January 2009 Mom | oh, (shudder), Molly!!!! - From: life and death in nicaragua: of snakes, chagas beetles, and a community death ohmymollymollymollymolly. I know that you never liked Cat Stevens' song, "Wild World", but I do hum it to you lots, even though I know that you can't hear me. Of course, it truly wasn't 'about' snakes and beetles and mosquitos, I know, but STILL..... May I, at the very least, send you some OFF! ? Love you. |
| 14th January 2009 lori jones | ugh - From: life and death in nicaragua: of snakes, chagas beetles, and a community death Molly---you are one brave cookie! I want you to make sure there are no holes in your mosquito netting! What a day you had. Hang in there, girl. Thinking of you in CO---love, lori |
| 12th January 2009 wife | bonito - From: of bus fires and playlists hi wifeth, do you have my bonito cd??? i miss that. make me a copy and send it up? and how cool about your bus! oh the stories we'll tell... |
| 9th January 2009 Mom | Great pictures, Honey! - From: fotos Beautiful! OK. So, I need to 'enroll' w/Facebook to see the rest, huh? Your brother, kinda like, FORBIDS me to do so! Ha! Makes one puh-ritty "curious", huh? Ha Ha! Errr....is that MYSPACE that I'm thinking of? ANYWAY,...loving these! Thank you, Molly. So glad that you all had such a much-needed break. Bet you heard on-site stories GALORE! Here's to a GREAT BRAND NEW YEAR! xoxoxo |
| 8th January 2009 Ben | Spañol - From: mail count and getting back into the swing of things I can help you with spanish. I mean I am aware you are speaking more spanish than me at the moment but I am confident I can help. Mucha suerte. |
| 4th January 2009 Mom | ok. Gotcha! - From: of beaches, home improvements, and errands OK. Asked your Dad and found that,...well, YES!, of course, a "zinc" roof is but another name for a galvanized metal roof. Silly me! ;) |
| 4th January 2009 Mom | Happy 2009 to ALL of Us! - From: of beaches, home improvements, and errands It's so good to hear that you're enjoying the beginning of a brand new year! Why zinc? We use just 'metal' for roofs & even homes here in the Ozarks. Just wondering? Find out more...prices,sizes of sheets, your roof dimensions, transport, etc. Will $ee if we might pitch in $ome, ok? (REALLY wish we could BRING you your supplies! ha!). 40#!!!! Impressive! *I* could use a coupla months in your neighborhood! Love you! |
| 1st January 2009 Don Tomas | Too bad you couldn't share some fruitcake with us. - From: alphabetized life I had no idea you were nearby. I spent navidades with my comadre in San Lucas. Lots of boxes of American Candy, even a Costco Fruitcake. Well I remember the same feelings as a young PCV in the early 70s. So much has changed, yet much has not. YOu will have similar sentiments when you come back stateside. I sure miss the tortillas and eating dinner in the kitchen. And having people bringing up remembrances of me that I suspect may be fabricated. stick it out. It's worth it. |
| 30th December 2008 Ben | Chips - From: alphabetized life Nice to know you had a good Christmas and an awesome time at the beach for New Years. Here where I live in MI is freezing cool so I am kind of celoso. By the way the word for straw in Nicaragua I believe is Pajilla I think in Mexico is Popote so it confuses me sometimes. And the Chips are called Sun Chips and they are these yumm curly oven baked corn chips (my favorites) and yeah food is in my mind too :) Feliz 2009 to you Adios |
| 27th December 2008 Mom | Hey! - From: so this is christmas! Are those YOUR Indian shoes on HER feet? :) |
| 27th December 2008 Mom | ahhhhhhh - From: so this is christmas! OK. The blog, the email, the pics.......NOW I feel better! It's ALWAYS so good to hear from you. Glad you had a really good Christmas Day, Honey! I DO understand (and envy!) your pickup bed ride! Sounds great to me. We'll be looking and enjoying the photos over and over again, I'm sure. They make me feel closer to you, somehow! THANK YOU! |
| 24th December 2008 Ben | ramdon - From: of mail, being pickpocketed, and the audacity of a gringa carrying a knife I just like reading about travels |
| 24th December 2008 Mom | I'm so sorry, Molly! - From: of mail, being pickpocketed, and the audacity of a gringa carrying a knife So sorry. I still SEE your knife in its place in the KIA! Burnt orange and SHARPPPPP! What brand was it? And,...how many blades and how much extra 'stuff' in it? NOW I know what to get you for Christmas (the little shit!). Love your blogs. Yeah, Ben WHO? Ha Ha! I think I'll send your Dad down as an Xmas gift...he needs a break! Seriously! :) |
| 24th December 2008 Mom | Did you get the hommade fudge? Or was it \ - From: of mail, being pickpocketed, and the audacity of a gringa carrying a knife "please include text"........well, see above |
| 23rd December 2008 Mom | WHAT???!! - From: of non-christmases, housing options, and upcoming new years on the beach! Well, FAR too much info to respond to right here and now, Molly! MAJOR house remodeling job!! What $hould we $end to help you with thi$ project, "if" you undertake it? WOULD be a good learn-by-example project for your little town! Or, how about some nice, fine, screen (for door, window, ceiling)? No fudge? No vitamin/flavor? No smallish Xmas wrapping? No cards? Is Silvia SURE? Humph. Wanna meet you @ the beach!! :) XO!! |
| 22nd December 2008 Memo | Hi There - Merrry Christmas - From: of non-christmases, housing options, and upcoming new years on the beach! Hi Moll I just want to say that I wish you Merry Christmas for you, you family and your friends... Regards |
| 22nd December 2008 Ben | Random - From: of non-christmases, housing options, and upcoming new years on the beach! Sounds to me like you are becoming a Nicaraguence which is good, Nicaraguences are known as Chochos by other countries from the region (Hondureans = Catrachos, Guatemaleans = Chapines, El Salvadoreans = Guanacos, and so on). Anyway I am sure you can find Qtips in a Farmacia they call them Isopos and the farmacy should have abate too but even better you can put little fishes in la pila to do the job :). Feliz Navidad to you. |
| 22nd December 2008 mbaade | nica christmas cheer - From: i wish a mf would cassi, have i told you recently that i love you?! ´cause i dooooo!!! |
| 19th December 2008 Cassi | EXTRA! EXTRA! X-mas Cheer Needed in Nica! Pronto! - From: i wish a mf would Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the way.... Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano y Felizidad Wow you seriously need a good ol' dose of Christmas spirit. I guess that's easy for me to say, but I promise, cheer is on the way! Ha ha, that rhymed like a Christmas poem! |
| 18th December 2008 Mom | well, yeah, good to get online sometimes... - From: i wish a mf would and get to "get outa yourself" and your little dusty world, huh? Am anxious to see how your older class went for you. I'd just bet that they'll end up being your very favorite challenge in the end! Still got plans for New Years on the beach? Sure am envying you THAT one right now. Brrrr cold up here (but feelin' VERY Christmasy!). Heading up to get Granddad Fri. AM. Wish us luck. High up there to be 0*, Cindy says! |
| 17th December 2008 Mom | Excellent! - From: call it what you wanna call it.... Good Job, Ms.Baade! 4-6 sounds like the perfect class to begin your teaching career a la Nicaragua. Hope your 7-12's went even better today. How long can S stay with you for her visit? No chance of a transfer to your site w/you? ("______loves company")? Sure is feeling like Xmas up here w/high today of 14*! Mostly ice, touch of snow. Thinking of your rain w/a smile, but picturing you, here, outside on a sled ride! |
| 13th December 2008 Mom | but,..but,..Arielle... - From: más fotos and yay i get a visitor! how can you NOT love the no-one's-but-Ben's eyes in this one?? ;) |
| 13th December 2008 Mom | yes, good good memories - From: más fotos and yay i get a visitor! wow. Well, yes, as I peek through some of your pictures taken over your last few years,...I see our ol' orb shrinking through your eyes! There is still PLENTY left for you to do and see, but your generation sure puts on the miles! Ha! Molly, I *WILL* find your Chinese dictionary and get it on its way to you MONDAY. We love you and miss you! |
| 13th December 2008 wifeth | no no no - From: más fotos and yay i get a visitor! dude, i totally think ben's best foto is when he's being too sexy for the wall, not making out with a grape. |
| 12th December 2008 mbaade | yay! - From: random thoughts i will be checking weekly!!!! |
| 12th December 2008 Cassi & Christina | package - From: random thoughts expect something in the mail within the next 7-15 days...hopefully in time for x-mas. |
| 10th December 2008 Mom | WHEW! About missed this one! - From: random thoughts OK. YES!! I'd skipped this entry in the midst of your earlier one and your email and your pictures!! Sooooo glad I've read it, though, as your thoughts on your staying busy mirror my own. Earthworms...YES! An excellent beginning...... And, English classes for the masses! Well, why not!? Good call! Keep us posted! |
| 10th December 2008 wifeth | the beans - From: random thoughts i just read your bean comment. your father is off somewhere shuddering. |
| 10th December 2008 Mom | hmmmmmm........ - From: of covert laptopness, machetes, and hambre cero Hmmmm, my Molly. I'm not "feeling" your goal-oriented enthusiasm right now. You don't WANDER particularly well, I think. So, what to charge into? Gardens? Livestock feed? All else will fall into place with the onset of even a small-sized goal to overtake and accomplish, right? LOVE the pictures. NICE closet... er,....I mean, room!! ;) Yeah, the school room sounds good. Close enough to water, though? XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO |
| 10th December 2008 mbaade | mugshots and philly was a long time ago, wasn´t it? - From: of covert laptopness, machetes, and hambre cero bwahhahhah YES THAT WAS IT thank you |
| 10th December 2008 wifeth | i would let you bleed on me - From: of covert laptopness, machetes, and hambre cero Dear Jazzy Jeff, I would eat a lawnful of fresh sod for you. Love, The Fresh Prince |
| 10th December 2008 wifeth | yes. very communistic - From: of covert laptopness, machetes, and hambre cero i miss you. i stalk you. :) |
| 8th December 2008 mbaade | christmas in nica - From: god has it only been 4 days in site since thankgiving? time moves so sloooowwwwwly here ben - yes, they celebrate christmas here. and my family has a tree and lights on the house, but it´s not the same as at home, which is what i mean by ¨if i can´t celebrate...¨ because it´s hard being abroad for the holidays. and i would LOVE to bake a pie, if only anyone in my community had an oven.... and of course i don´t mind that you read and comment - if i didn´t want it public it wouldn´t be on a blog, verdad? |
| 5th December 2008 Ben | Christmas - From: god has it only been 4 days in site since thankgiving? time moves so sloooowwwwwly here I thought the only Latin American group that does not believe in christmas are those in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion (They are called Testigos de Jehova). So if your host family is Catholic then they for sure believe in Christmas, However economical condition might be the reason why they dont to ornaments and stuff in their house. You know Cristmas is a very expensive time of the year here in USA and even worst in Nicaragua. This could be an good opportunity for you to have a cultural exchange with them by showing them a little of your christmas something simple like putting up a little christmas tree in the house or maybe baking a pie for them. They would appreciate that. Anything you do just try to enjoy it as much as you can. Happy holidays, hopefully you dont mind me reading your blogs and leaving you notes :) |
| 4th December 2008 mbaade | - From: of graduations and purisimas and the happiness of being home you rock my world, MUCHAS GRACIAS! |
| 1st December 2008 Mom | CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! - From: the start of the next 2 years of my life Ahhhhh.......big sigh, huh? We're so proud of you and happy FOR you! Good job! Now, the fun begins................ |
| 1st December 2008 Mom | Interesting Culture! - From: of graduations and purisimas and the happiness of being home Yes, Miss Anthropologist, very interesting observations and study of Nica culture! I'm glad that you were able to attend Isaac's graduation and revisit Moncha's loving household. Suppose there's no way you could PURCHASE and MOVE that comfy bed, huh?! Just maybe, when you find your OWN place up on the mountain, it will have a better bed!? Thanks for the great info via blog! xo |
| 30th November 2008 Ben | acentos - From: of graduations and purisimas and the happiness of being home Hpefully this help you to type using spanish characters. press down the key ALT keep it down and type the numbers. Good luck to you Capitals Á ALT+0193 É ALT+0201 Í ALT+0205 Ó ALT+0211 Ú ALT+0218 Ñ ALT+0209 Ü ALT+0220 Lowercase á ALT+0225 é ALT+0233 í ALT+0237 ó ALT+0243 ú ALT+0250 ñ ALT+0241 ü ALT+0252 Punctuation ¿ ALT+0191 ¡ ALT+0161 |
| 30th November 2008 cassi | wow - From: biodigestors, biolatrines, help? well, no help from me unfortunately. definitely over my head. that's awesome, though! i can't wait till you accomplish it so i can brag about your work to people. let me know if you need a paper written about how your work is interconnected to Nica culture or something like that. |
| 30th November 2008 Mom | You ARE your Father's Daughter! - From: random thanksgiving thoughts Ha! You and the police Captain...yep, sounds like what your Dad would tell you to do! Just watch it a teeny bit, though, as we want you doing something totally rewarding while there (as opposed to sitting in the clink!). Am so glad you got to spend some good times with other Volunteers! Soon now, I need to get some info to you about other various Nica acquaintances that you should look up in "spare time"! |
| 30th November 2008 Mom | It's on the way! - From: biodigestors, biolatrines, help? Your Dad had me mail to you his MOTHER EARTH NEWS "bible". From just a glance at the front cover, looks like it may have some good info for you. Let him know, OK? Hmmm...funding....yes, the next good question, for sure. Wi$h I had a good idea already, but don't. Yet. :) |
| 29th November 2008 Zeeke | Comment - From: random thanksgiving thoughts Thanks for your reply I will be looking into it. Happy holydays. |
| 29th November 2008 Mom | hmmmm - From: biodigestors, biolatrines, help? Molly, we read and reread each & every blog entry; I just forget to put my comments back into print! Do you have an email address for Indi? If ANYONE would be able to either help you or point you into the right info direction, I'd think it would be Stan. We'll call him and get it started, if Stan can! Love You! EEEEEEE- sounds like a long, DEEP coupla years to me! Ha! |
| 24th November 2008 wife | desnutricion? - From: nica 48 ag dude, you so just spanglished out. |
| 23rd November 2008 Mom | Good Work - From: nica 48 ag Well, maybe the format isn't exactly what you'd prefer, but your summary looks great.....lots of work into it! Molly, thank you so much for calling us back. I just LOVE our phone conversations; they make it 'seem' like you're closer. And CONGRATULATIONS on your induction into the Peace Corps as a Volunteer!!!! Big sigh,... si?? We're so proud of you! Stay in touch whenever you can! XO |
| 19th November 2008 vicki | OKAY - From: okay, don't freak out, but....[we're in managua]... cont'd Okay girl, Cassie is completely correct, your post is like sending a "Hi mom photo" with you perched on the precipice of an active volcano! We are all freaking out here!!!!!!! |
| 19th November 2008 Mom | welcome to Managua, huh? - From: okay, don't freak out, but....[we're in managua]... cont'd ......but,........WIRELESS is good! :) Keep us posted, Honey! |
| 18th November 2008 Mom | AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! - From: okay, don't freak out, but....[we're in managua]... cont'd ok. Thank you, Molly; and, thank you, Cassi! Love you girls! I will B R E A T H E . Slowly. HOWEVER!......so, do you get the idea that your ceremony will be just postponed? Or its location moved to a safer elsewhere? How's your Madre taking all of this political commotion? Molly,...just stay safe. Stay out amid the coffee plants. Or the flowers. Or the babies. See how many people love you? Rick asked about you today. |
| 18th November 2008 Cassi | don't freak out? - From: okay, don't freak out, but....[we're in managua]... cont'd okay, mbb, whenever you know your mom is going to read something, the worst thing you can do is begin the situation with "don't freak out". i would think you would know this by now. guess what your parents are doing right now...they're freaking out. even if they say they're not freaking out, they are. Silvia, don't freak out, molly's fine. |
| 17th November 2008 Sylvia | How refreshing! - From: la casita, from their pamphlet How nice and refreshing.......the idea of a restaurant growing it's own food. It sounds so much healthier than the usual of having the fresh produce picked when still green and unripe, then artificially ripened after days or weeks packed in a truck and transported across the country. Good for Nicaragua! |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | Thanks for the corrections! - From: la casita, from their pamphlet AH, much clearer to me now! Sorry for the fogginess here! You betcha.....GOOD advertising! When WE come down, would love to see it firsthand! |
| 17th November 2008 Sylvia | - From: photos Molly, the last sunset picture looks like it belongs hanging on a wall! Terrific shot! |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | Great pictures, Honey! - From: photos Please thank your compadres for for getting YOU in some of these good shots, too, OK? Granddad would love to see these. Think I'll contact the nursing home and see if I can email your pics for him to see. Very interesting. Easier to picture your day-to-day life now! |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | Yes, you are RIGHT! - From: of photos, summer, and an impending haircut HE IS AN ABSOLUTE DOLLY!!!! xoxoxo |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | (whispering,...she asks.....) - From: john and michael THE GRAPES OF WRATH......wasn't that John Steinbeck's also?? Powerful. But not sure of myself here, and haven't looked it up. |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | Thank you, Molly Baade - From: barack obama´s acceptance speech Thank you. Yes, I heard every word of President-Elect Obama's speech live on TV late into the evening of the 4th; but, thank you, Molly, for putting it down in writing for all to read and reread over and over again throughout history. Thanks! Love, AMERICA |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | AAAAA....I just found this entry! - From: john and michael Seriously, was just wandering back thru your blog entries and here is one that I, somehow, missed receiving notice on! (humph--preposition, I know!). Anyway, I must remember to go back and re-enjoy more often now! Yeah,...life is weird. ;) |
| 17th November 2008 Mom | Awwwww....SO cute! - From: of photos, summer, and an impending haircut Love each and every pic, Molly! Yes, little JJ IS adorable! I can just almost FEEL his little cheeks! And your Madre...so pretty! She just LOOKS like love! Xilone,...your 'sister', right? Very sweet and so gentle! Yes, you got lucky! Miss you! |
| 16th November 2008 mbaade | la casita - From: la casita, from their pamphlet no, mom, it{s all the same place. all of that was from their pamphlet. it{s a restaurant that grows all of its own food on its farm. i wish it was my site! but no, it{s just outside of esteli and a popular peace corps hangout. thought i{d give them some free advertising. |
| 16th November 2008 Mom | Sounds NICE! - From: la casita, from their pamphlet So, La Casita is located in Esteli, right? And, Las Nubes is,...exactly where? It is a farm; is it YOUR farm to live on/work on? "We"...includes YOU? Or, Molly, was this a description of an area nearby where you'll be living? It's all SO interesting...just looking for more on how it's incorporated into your daily life right now. Yes, I'm getting a "feel" of the area from your vivid descriptions....and LOVING it! :) |
| 13th November 2008 Cassi | Wohoo! - From: of photos, summer, and an impending haircut Yay! Congratulations on officially being a PVC! |
| 10th November 2008 Cassi | Que? - From: john and michael Surely you've read Of Mice and Men?! |
| 7th November 2008 Mom | YES,...HE DID! - From: ¡¡¡¡eeee!!!!! obamanos! ... i am so damn proud to be an american. Yep, I believe that, in the very end, McCain won out in MissourI; but it WAS very close. Even yet the 'morning after' on the nat'l TV channels, MissourI was still just gray (i.e. undecided). I'm so proud of my fellow MissourIans, ....you being one of them! Think I'll send your blog to Pres.-Elect Obama! |
| 3rd November 2008 Ben Chavez | The day of the death - From: day of the dead in the nica I couldnt help to post about your entry. Very interesting but I think the day of the dead is actually a Catholic holiday called All Souls Day or All Saint's Day I am not sure. But I think it is celebrated by all the catholic communities around the world, not just in Latin America. Anyway I will take a look on what Kikipedia has to say about it and I'll let you know. Good luck with the Chanchos and la letrina bye |
| 2nd November 2008 Mom | Loved the call! - From: day of the dead in the nica You are the best daughter in the whole wide world, Molly! Thank you so much for the phone call! Just enjoyed your blog, so some of the 'blanks' have been filled in. Yes, 'new' is sometimes exciting, but 'familiar' brings contentment.....will be nice when you begin to "fit in" with your new family more, and they get to know you! Hot here, too; like 76* for last & next few days. Wish your new Mama luck w/the election! Love You! |
| 30th October 2008 Mom | Wed. 10:30PM 10-29-2008 - From: random thoughts by mbaade Hey....it's Wed. PM, the 29th of October. Did you find out anything about your location for the next 2 years yesterday? XO |
| 30th October 2008 Mom | ugh....like, 6 days left..... - From: random thoughts by mbaade SIX days left, then we can give a big ol' sigh. Only then will ALL hear the words of HOPE, PROMISE, and CHANGE. (ps love you, Molly. Due to my sending out the "A Question of Perspective", we have been having some "friends" put a block on receiving emails from me. Ugh. The hate and the fear that closed eyes produce!). Love you, Honey! |
| 26th October 2008 Mom | Oh, Molly,..... - From: random thoughts by mbaade Baby!! The world may think that your brother, Ben, is Steve's little clone and that I had nothing, by the looks of him, to do with any of it,........BUT,........YOU ARE MINE!!!!!! Ha Ha! You got my heart and sole! Love you! |
| 26th October 2008 mbaade | no, no packages brought us from managua yet! - From: of crazy busy schedules but they should be coming tuesday when we find out our site assignments! |
| 26th October 2008 Mom | CNNBC video - From: of sustainable rural development and coconut water Ha Ha! You are so fun! Yes, I'm going to USE it. Now through the 4th! Thanks for sharing, Honey! |
| 26th October 2008 Mom | yes,...Me,...again - From: of crazy busy schedules Anything we can mail to you while you're in-&-out of Managua these next couple of weeks? Have you received the nutty last package yet? ;) |
| 26th October 2008 Mom | OK,...well, we'll miss you - From: of crazy busy schedules We'll certainly miss hearing from you, and we'll be worrying about your total massive changes. Then, "we'll" try to get it together and realize that you're probably deliriously happy, since you're happiest and most satisfied when you're busybusybusy and accomplishing something totally MAJOR. REMEMBER TO POST ANY NEW MAILING ADDRESS THAT YOU GET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Until then, to Managua! XO |
| 26th October 2008 Mom | busybusybusybusybusybusybusybusybusy - From: of sustainable rural development and coconut water Oh, Molly, we just hope that your days are really as fun and as involved as your absorbing writings lead us to believe! You sound like you're really INTO your life/job. So, you won't be with the same youth, other trainees, host family.......soon. Whoa! You are going to miss them! Time to get out the camera! XO |
| 17th October 2008 Cassi | eco-tourism - From: PCV goals: espanol y cafe I think eco tourism sounds fantastic! And you're welcome to share your knowledge of coffee with me any day. In fact, if I have some one who can fill me in or even provide me with the best coffees of the world, I'm not going to complain! |
| 14th October 2008 Mom | Where is your Dream Site?? - From: PCV goals: espanol y cafe Are you allowed to say? And, what, in particular, MAKES it your Dream Site to work in for the next 2 years? What features make it stand out? It was SO!!!!!! good to hear your voice, Molly! We sure do miss you. It's good to hear that you're still so eagerly learning! Coffee....guess I need to reacquire the taste, huh? |
| 7th October 2008 Cassi | conjugation - From: RANT wow, i never knew those were the past tenses of hacer, now i can say them correctly, as opposed to what i've just picked up. thanks crappy Nica Spanish teacher! by the way, here in the UAE, prostitution is legal, but Skype is censored by the government. go figure. i'm pretty sure they're just trying to force all the foreigners to buy phones. |
| 2nd October 2008 Mom | me, again! - From: trippy trio How far is it to Iowa's house for class? Do you walk to and fro, or is it far enough to require a bus? Are you back home before dark:thirty? ;) |
| 2nd October 2008 Mom | Oh! LOVE your blog! AND love you!! - From: trippy trio Oh, Molly, it's so good to hear from you! Yes, it's good that you all are getting to be so close! I hope so much that your next 'Nica chapter' will be at least as good! Can hardly believe that your language skills have improved so quickly! Impressive! Are you back in Esteli writing this today?? xo |
| 28th September 2008 Stacy Fox | - From: necessarias hello hello hello! just wanted to say that i love living vicariously through your blog, and that i just realized i forgot to tell you i got the sweet bottle opener you sent me, and use it often, not only to open bottles, but to flaunt that i have sweet family/friends doing sweet things in sweet places. happy headlamping : ) |
| 27th September 2008 Memo | Hi there - From: I AM FINE AND DOING WELL Hi Molly YOU ARE FINE! Is a good news, in the last comment I made some mistakes, I'm sorry...whatever is good to hear that you are fine... Regards |
| 26th September 2008 Mom | also,......... - From: I AM FINE AND DOING WELL WHOSE computer? How far and how difficult to get to? Electricity there, obviously. Phone, too? I just like options; that's all. Later! WE miss you and love you! |
| 26th September 2008 Mom | THANKS FOR THE UPDATE!!!! - From: I AM FINE AND DOING WELL OK. Our communication is "different" now. Less than ever before. And, that's OK. We can adapt. Please personally thank all involved. Glad to hear that you're healthy again! And, an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, Molly! Why, it seems like only yesterday......................................... ;) |
| 22nd September 2008 Memo | Hi there - From: obamanos! latinos for obama Hi Molly I read this morning your blog, and let me tell you that I'm sorry for your sick, and I hope that you be better, I supouse that the people that is working in the Peace Corps recieve special Vaccines, because the places were you go are unhealty, may be Iám wrong, whatever I hope that you will be fina as soon as posible. Regards-. |
| 21st September 2008 Wifeth | STAY AWAY FROM THE HONEY! - From: ugh... a health saga that is very loooong dude, you sound like you're out in the fucking jungle! what on earth is going on down there! broken legs, rabid dogs! mango allergies! ack! it sounds like survivor. ??? i finally got mexican ones like you think you should be getting since...i'm in mexico. love you! stay away from the honey! byeee! |
| 21st September 2008 Kristy | - From: ugh... a health saga that is very loooong so your little bit in this writting about your journey to the latine how it was hell..considering how awful it is..i totally felt in your place..and you just have to smile sometimes :) ..hope things get better! I'm going to catch up on your other postings now..miss you and get better-- there are places to explore!! :) |
| 21st September 2008 mbaade | - From: ugh... a health saga that is very loooong yes, we have electricity! just not sometimes when the power goes off... and a phone! how do you think i called the PCMO?? and no, you cannot walk to esteli, it's about a half an hour bus ride away. managua is about a 2 hour drive from esteli.... |
| 20th September 2008 Mom | THANKS FOR THE UPDATE!!!! - From: ugh... a health saga that is very loooong Glad u got mail! WM has a fone? How far away does he live from u? "Watch the telenovela,LaTraicion..." um, TV? Power? WM went to Esteli, HOW? Walk?Car? How far? How far to Managua? Car? Where is your "home"? No mail delivery there? Mangos...that DOES suck, especially for you, Ms Fruit Eater! iPod lite, charger @your 'home'? Hang on...I'm puttin' on my shoes & grabbing my passport! I wish. Love you! XOXOXO |
| 20th September 2008 Mom | ohhhh, Molly. So Sorry. :( - From: ugh... a health saga that is very loooong Oh,...I was so so so thrilled to see a posting on your blog! Now, not so much. I am, however, glad that you have access to the INTERNET! Maybe you'll get some "real mail" while there! Have printed out all kinds of Nica maps by now, so just need to hear from you WHERE YOU ARE (usually, not the motel). WRONG!!!!!!! Is there a phone # where we can call & talk with you???? LOVE YOU!!! PREDNISONE! LOTS of it! LOVE & MISS YOU! |
| 14th September 2008 Jim B | Retiring 2 Nica - From: of training like whoa, fun in the bathroom, fruit, and independence day. I'm LQQKing into retireing to Nica-land. You make it sound like an adventure. |
| 13th September 2008 mbaade | mail - From: ahhhh internet finally! yes! send it to managua and then they bring it to us each weekend! i got your card, postmarked on the 9-8. thank you! also, taltal i got your card that you sent in like august with the photos of me and abeyta! thank you! we look so youuuuuung musta been early... xoxoxo to you both! |
| 12th September 2008 Mom | THANKS FOR THE UPDATE!!!! - From: ahhhh internet finally! Molly, SO SO good to hear from you! Yes, the internet has totally spoiled us with its totally "instant" mail! Do you have a new mailing address, or do we all just send to the address in Managua and let them forward it on to you??? You've got your BD coming up on 9-29 --- guess we should've mailed your card in, like, July?? HA! Been starting to worry, so so so glad to hear from you that things are good! WE ALL LOVE YOU! |
| 6th September 2008 Memo | Hi There - From: whoa info overload Hi Molly First let me tell you that Arielle gave me the book today, for this thanks, and I wish all the best for you in your new chalenge, adventure, or experience, well if you considere an experience, I think that is a very good experience... Regards and thanks again. |
| 5th September 2008 Mom | Esteli --- OK. Looking that up NOW! - From: whoa info overload Whew! SO good to hear that you are safe & screened & vaccinated & counted & briefed & tested & staged & fed & wet!! Now, on 'up' to Esteli (we're peering at the map on the wall right now! Ha!). If all of the PCVT's are as excited as you are, Molly,...WOW!....Nica48 is a success ALREADY! Thanks for keeping us updated. Sounds BEAUTIFUL down there! Will you host family in Esteli have the net available?? |
| 3rd September 2008 Mom | Onward, then, to Nicaragua! - From: of PCT in DC, of meeting up with old friends and making new ones Am guessing that if all goes as planned, this'll be your last blogging from USA soil (concrete) for some time. Glad you had these lasting little pleasures to take along with you, Molly. Yes,...both scary...and awesome. Take care of each other and remember that we love, miss, and admire you. Hope to see you 'soonish'! Be safe. Be happy. Learn as you teach. And, ENJOY! |
| 2nd September 2008 Mom | ByeBye for now, our PCT! - From: in the immortal words of lynyrd skynyrd Molly, thank you. LOVED your call from DC! SOOOO glad to hear that you had the good company of other PCT's enroute to DC! Yeah, 'you all' had another batch of good ol' Lake memories made during your fast last 2 weeks, post-Beijing, pre-Managua! FLY! And do dodge those hurricanes on your way South!! Love you! |
| 31st August 2008 wifeth | the nica! - From: in the immortal words of lynyrd skynyrd wifeth! you go to the nica! you are the free bird and you must be travelling on now! off to the next great adventure. and yes, handwashing sucks. do you not remember our fiasco in india that included an audience of about forty amused indians and finally resulted in indian women taking pity on us and, with long suffering glances and shaking of the heads finally washed it for us...cause we suck at domesticity just that much. so no, you DON'T want to be washing 18 pairs of jeans. safe flying! byebye! |
| 21st August 2008 Cassi | ? - From: 3rd person detachment Why does mbaade write in 3rd person now? Is mbaade's next adventure to become a professional wrestler? She's starting to speak like one. "Mbaade knows where Mbaade goes!" That could be her signature line. |
| 14th August 2008 Mom | to:Napping in Korea - From: korea rocks my world Bummer! Storming here so just got online. Saw your blogginess and hoped to talk @you in Korea. Silly batteries, anyway. Guess we'll talk when you're Stateside! |
| 14th August 2008 jerry | - From: da nile is a river in africa Well i am so sad for losing the chance of beijing olympics! thank you for sharing your happiness! I like that. |
| 14th August 2008 Mom | C'mon, Molly! C'mon home! - From: my heart aches but..but..but..what about our Ozarks BBQ and biscuits and sausage gravy and home-grown green beans and 'real' fried chicken??????? Come home, Molly..... |
| 14th August 2008 Mom | Last Beijing Day for....Awhile - From: da nile is a river in africa Oh, Molly, good choices for your last day in Beijing for...awhile. And you trek amid the hutongs alone, as has been your usual custom. Yes, you'll take away good memories of "your" Beijing from the Summer of 2008. BUT...can hardly wait til you're back HERE, on Spencer Creek Road!!!! :) Mom |
| 14th August 2008 wife | nido - From: my heart aches "nido" is what they call the birdsnest in spanish. one of my students asked me about it. he thought it was just a clever mexican reporter being inventive during his report. you know what i miss? i miss the schwar and beer. i would kill a lamb myself if there was greasy spicy shwar, big cold bottles of chinese beer and wife and brother-and-law at the end of said bloody event. and wouldn´t you know, i miss that accursed heat. sigh...now i´m hungry. |
| 13th August 2008 Cassi | Soooo.... - From: my heart aches So, more importantly...will Nicaragua updates be on Xanga or TravelBlog? Have a safe trip! |
| 13th August 2008 vicki | sadness - From: my heart aches Your sadness makes me sad...boo hoo. Have you been to the boxing match yet? |
| 6th August 2008 Liz | YEA!! - From: woohoo tickets! I'm so pumped for you! My roommate and I are hosting an Olympic opening ceremony paaaaartee. Very excited! If I weren't saving moo-lah, I would totally buy an expensive Nike Beijing Olympic shirt! |
| 5th August 2008 Cassi | Countdown - From: email reprint 3 more days! I can't wait to read what you write! |
| 31st July 2008 mbaade | racing algae - From: no fun yeah, i heard about that... but not since the beginning of the month... http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080704/sc_afp/chinaoly2008sailingenvironmentpollutionalgae_080704063246 |
| 31st July 2008 Shannon | Green Sludge - From: no fun Here in kiwiland, where there are approximately 8 medal hopefuls, everyone is talking about the green algae/sludge stuff in the sailing/rowing harbour (where the kiwis hope to win about 6 of those medals.) Is there any news from your way about that phemonenon? |
| 31st July 2008 cassi | jajaja - From: no fun i mean wrights, not "rights" |
| 31st July 2008 Cassi | jajajaja! - From: no fun that's so funny. everyone here rights jajajajaja and jejejejejeje! |
| 29th July 2008 Liz | summer of ... - From: wtf? I picked that book up sometime in late hs or college at my cousins new house- it was on the curb for disposal from the old owners. Enjoyed it much. Not as much as the Poisonwood Bible. Damned if you drink, damned if you don't. At least your liver is healthier. |
| 29th July 2008 Memo | Hi there - From: no fun If it is the atmosphere that will prevail, let me tell you that the Mexican athletes (???) have a little advantage, the polution is similar in México, ja ja ja...I'am sorry is just a joke. Grettings |
| 28th July 2008 mbaade | smog - From: no fun yes, well, even though they shut everythng down here, doesn't mean the factories in surrounding industrial cities have been shut down. been a nice breeze from the south recently, which i assume is blowing it in from tianjin and shanghai and everywhere else that's NOT beijing. VERY curious to see how it plays out. |
| 27th July 2008 Cassi | Ewwwwwww - From: no fun Dude, that picture is scary! Seriously, what are we getting our athletes into. I thought they were shutting down all the factories for the Olympics? |
| 22nd July 2008 Cassi | Que? - From: wtf? Nicaragua, cool! What have you heard from the peace corps? |
| 21st July 2008 Shannon | - From: ch-ch-changes Congratulations on the Peace Corps! If you do it, I'm sure you'll have another fantastic adventure. |
| 20th July 2008 Sylvia | Bye, Arielle! Thanks for Sharing! - From: farewell post Nice post, wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing parts of your Summer 2008 in Beijing with all of us. So glad that you have so many good memories to own forever. Now,...FLY! Mexico awaits your beaming smile! |
| 19th July 2008 Memo | The Life is Quick - From: photo montage: great wall! I hope that you had enjoy all the moments that you were togheter, the sun, the breeze, the good things, and the bad moments to, because whit the time they will be good memorise to. May be my comment is not clear, because I do a los of mistakes, for this reason I write in spanish. Espero que hayan disfrutado de todos los momentos que pasaron juntos, el sol, la brisa, los buenos momentos, incluso los malos tambien, ya que con el tiempo se volveran buenos recuerdos. See you. And by the way I like the photos and all the things thay you write. |
| 18th July 2008 Sylvia | GREAT Great Wall !! - From: photo montage: great wall! Yes, the Wall is just amazing-beyond-words. And,...so are your energy levels! Really appreciate your sharing the World with us through your pictures. They're terrific! |
| 18th July 2008 Sylvia | What FUN! - From: photo montage: forbidden city & wangfujing fun Oh, Man! It's so good to see that all 3 of you are having such a fun time in Beijing. Hey, what're the odds on getting you to bring one of those "extra dragondoggies" home with you?? Would be simply spectacular in the rock garden!!!! |
| 18th July 2008 Mark Holoubek | Flags? - From: china issues 57 rules for olympics visitors Does a national flag count as a political banner? |
| 18th July 2008 Rachel | Great Pictures Molly! - From: photo montage: forbidden city & wangfujing fun Great titles for the pictures!! |
| 17th July 2008 mbaade | FT AC - From: air conditioner saga - also known as - lost in translation deeeeear "anonymous", crackhead. have you ever suffered through a missourah summer? hot. humid. [like your mom.] now add insufferable pollution into the mix. and then you will know the glory of AC in beijing. looooooove, the management |
| 17th July 2008 anonymous | FT AC - From: air conditioner saga - also known as - lost in translation Air conditioning sucks you damn whiners. Don't you have your windows closed long enough during the winter? Stop living in a cave you damn wimps. Unless its is getting over 100° or maybe in the mid 90°s with high humidity there isn't much reason to have it on. If you want to be cold just wait, winter will be back shortly & you can go stick you head in a snow drift. |
| 16th July 2008 Cristina Pena | Media Request - From: dancing makes you brave Dear Photographer Hi my name is Cristina Pena and I’m apart of American Public Media’s nationwide radio show called “Weekend America.” Every month we run a short piece on the various weekend photos we receive on our Weekend America Flickr. However, for the month of August, we would like to have a special “Olympics in Beijing” photo theme. Since you plan on staying in China during the Olympic Games, Weekend America would like to know if you would be open to sharing any Olympic/Beijing photos for our special themed flickr page. We would love to not only have dynamic, candid and colorful photos but also hear a bit about your experience in China. If you are interested in sharing your Beijing Olympic photo flickr story, or know of anyone else traveling to Beijing during the Olympics, please contact me at cpena@americanpublicmedia.org or 213.621.3523 x 523 Thank you. Here is a link to give you an idea of what we do! http://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/24/americas_weekend/ Cristina Pena Weekend America 261 Figueroa Street., Suit 200 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 621-3523 x523 cpena@americanpublicmedia.org |
| 14th July 2008 Sylvia | OMG! You DO read emails that I send!!! - From: random thoughts OMG! You sweetie! You DO read emails that I send! Yes, time is weird, huh? Like, you're thinking that the summer with Arielle and Ben has gone too fast. I, on the other hand, think it feels like you all've been gone FOREVER! Love You! Continue to enjoy! |
| 12th July 2008 Sylvia | ahhhhhhh....betta betta betta! - From: dancing makes you brave Thank you, Arielle, for your oh-so-colorful "catch-up"! Guess you all got rid of ALL of the bad stuff all in 4 days!! Now, the rest will be SMOOTH SAILIN'! It's so good to hear that all 3 of you are trying and enjoying such a variety of pleasures while you're in Beijing, Summer 2008! |
| 12th July 2008 Memo | Hi there - From: dancing makes you brave Let me tell you that like the song said "There is a shiny sun behind the clouds", or "There is a big blue sky waiting for you", it happens all time, today we saw the sun after six cold, cloudy and rainy days. |
| 12th July 2008 Sylvia | well, WTF is going on with it TODAY? - From: air conditioner saga - also known as - lost in translation OK. It's the next day now and no word. ????? Are you COOL yet?? So so so sorry! You try and try (and SUCCEED!!!!) making the best-ever plans.....then, this out-of-your-control crap happens! I'm sorry. Besides $, what can we do? |
| 10th July 2008 Sylvia | July 4th - From: haikus Well, a July 4th to remember, for sure! Anyway, HOPE the memories emerge! Ha! SO SO glad Ben's there now. *sigh of relief* Car races and fireworks in Lebanon, MO, on Sat. night for your Dad and me! It'll be lots-o-fun! |
| 10th July 2008 Sylvia | BLUUUUUUE SKIES! Yes! - From: nothin' but blue skies OMG! YES, blue skies! And ALL of the colors on the streets! You shot some great pics, Molly! Just don't forget to pass the camera around so we see YOU there, too, ok? Umm, while you're missing MO on some days, remember, too, the mornings @ 82* w/humidity of 90%! EEWWW. It's been a swampy summer so far! BUT, yes, flowers everywhere! And every shade of GREEN! Hoping it's still green by Aug. 15th! |
| 10th July 2008 Sylvia | EEEYOW!! Beijing Baade's!!! - From: wanfujing, tiananmen, nanlouguxiang SOOOOO good to actually see all 3 of you in Beijing! Looks like you're having a fun and tasty day! Yay!! for the AC man ... hanging on the building 22 floors up ... AND SMILING!! Thanks for sharing! We, in Missouri, definitely miss you, too! xoxo |
| 10th July 2008 Cassi | fotos - From: wanfujing, tiananmen, nanlouguxiang those are great photos! |
| 8th July 2008 Cassi | followup - From: nothin' but blue skies it was great, especially after going to Brasil and planning on going back! I leave for Gorizia, Italy at the beginning of september, then my class goes to like the 18th, the Abu Dhabi workshop starts Oct. 5, leaving me roughly a week and a half to hopefully travel up to London. the workshop ends at the end of Nov. |
| 8th July 2008 mbaade | re: you have friends - From: nothin' but blue skies dude, isn't "the alchemist" like soooo good?! you should also read "eleven minutes" by coelho. duuuude so when do you leeeeave for the hot ol' UAE? |
| 8th July 2008 cassi | you have friends - From: nothin' but blue skies i can tell you have friends now to occupy your time. your blogs are much less frequent, and they're not like...."Today I ate Chinese food. It's was greasy. Today there is pollution. Everyone should read The Alchemist." haha. just kidding. i love you're daily life, and i'm finishing The Alchemist. |
| 3rd July 2008 Guillermo J. Rodríguez | Hi There - From: silk market, houhai, nanlouguxiang Just to say Poor teacher, and take advantage of the time... |
| 2nd July 2008 Cassi | haha! - From: silk market, houhai, nanlouguxiang ahahahaha! AHAHAHAHAHA! She really is your wife! That's funny. |
| 30th June 2008 Sylvia | Happy Birthday, Baobao! - From: baobao's birthday Oh, how cool! With the one-child rule, I'll bet that Joy & her husband treasure every last second. I mean, it's the ONLY first birthday party they'll ever give, right? How special that you were a guest of honor! Nice friends. |
| 29th June 2008 Mom | "Me and Chloe" ?? - From: hells yeah! wo shi keren! [i'm a guest!] WHAT??? "Me and Chloe" ?? OK, Miss I'm-gonna-teach-English -in- China, I'm sure you REALLY meant Chloe and I, right???? ;) |
| 29th June 2008 Sylvia | Yay! You're moved! - From: hells yeah! wo shi keren! [i'm a guest!] Molly, we SO enjoyed hearing about all of the people you were meeting at the hostel. BUT, it is nice picturing you in a private house w/your 'own' washer & DRYER, VCR, TV, etc.! You are so amazing at organizing everything! Yay, MOLLY!!! |
| 28th June 2008 Cassi | Psshhht. Americans. - From: WTF?! Dude that sucks. Americans are so embarrassing sometimes. I have to say, though, I didn't really encounter any like that in Brasil. |
| 23rd June 2008 Mom | Very Useful Info! - From: for the americans in china - july american embassy email Molly, it's so nice that you continue to share your self-attained wealth of information with the rest of the world! Many good links shared here. Thank you Ambassador Molly!! |
| 23rd June 2008 mbaade | wifeth's comment - From: of short latin men, the virtues of sticking with just beer, and my counterfeit money bwahahaha! "oh yes, nothing like topping off the keg that is your belly with some chilled gin." i am positively laughing so hard i'm beginning to cry!! i am looking forward to laughcrying like every day for three weeks while you and ben visit! |
| 22nd June 2008 Wife | i{m watching you - From: of short latin men, the virtues of sticking with just beer, and my counterfeit money yes wife, i am an excellent conversationist. is that a word? and soon i shall ply you with my gift. p.s. i{m still stalking you. i{m good wifeth. |
| 22nd June 2008 Wife | aren't you just a ray of globalized sunshine - From: "real" Beijing vs Real Beijing hi wifeth, i hear you on all of that. feeling resentful of all the superficiality and all the dumbfuck travellers that don't actually know how to travel. yes, it is frustrating when people do what we do...but not as well but think they're doing it better. and look! i'm stalking you! |
| 21st June 2008 Mom | Well, you won't be lonely for long! - From: "don't be melancholy [ruffles hair] be happycholy!" Yeah,the end of your stay in "this part of town" @ the hostel. :( HOWEVER, more NEWNESS shortly w/apartment,Arielle,Ben,&Olympics!! Right? Then,you won't be lonely...but,perhaps,overwhelmed (which is how you work best, right??!). Love you. Enjoy your last minutes of quiet! |
| 18th June 2008 Guillermo | Greetings - From: a melancholy kind of day Hi Molly I whish that you enjoy the three weeks with Arielle and your bro, I ask Arielle only a square meter of the Great Wall. Best Regards |
| 12th June 2008 Mom | "It's A Small World After All!" - From: holy hell it's a small world: the bryn mawr haverford world reach Too strange! Too GOOD!!! It's just amazing how so many of you guys are out and about and spread to each and every corner of this ol' orb! Good Job, Ladies |
| 8th June 2008 Cassi | Bom Dia - From: "we learn english so someday you can learn chinese" i just wanted to say hi from brasil. i haven't had time to keep up with mbb's continuing adventures in china, but hopefully i will soon. my time here has also been very political, but in a totall different way. i'll have to explain later. peace from South America. |
| 3rd June 2008 Vicki | I wonder - From: china issues 57 rules for olympics visitors what is considered "disturbs order"...Clapping, Shouting, Cheering, wearing a tee shirt that offends, but offends what and whom......makes me want to say ....Hummmmmmmm |
| 3rd June 2008 Hmm | hmm? - From: blistering heat pavement going in circles, productiveness, tiny baozi! pirated DVDs, and job prospects Where are the pictures? Pictures of those packets of tissues, xiaolongbao, 6-lane traffics, Xinjiang sellers..etc? need pictures! :) |
| 3rd June 2008 Mom | VERY interesting! - From: china issues 57 rules for olympics visitors VERY interesting! Wonder if these Olympic Rules will be translated into other languages for China's guests. |
| 3rd June 2008 Thishere | hmm? - From: wudaokou, muslim restaurant, racism, "operations", chinese communal society So she lay on her bed all dead and she doesn't do anything at all? Is her computer on? what is she reading? This is a mystery, you have to get to the bottom of it. I think it is time for you to go up to her and ask her. |
| 3rd June 2008 mbaade | cassi, you rock! - From: answers and sunday plans ahhh i wish i could follow your travels via xanga! no such luck, though :( dude, CONGRATULATIONS! on the paper proposal! ah life is so exciting! HAVE FUN IN BRAZIL!!! eat lots of bbq'd meat! |
| 1st June 2008 Cassi | Yay, I can comment! - From: answers and sunday plans So I'm at T minus roughly 72 hrs and counting. It's just started to hit me that I'm going. I think it's because everything is being taken care of for the group. We don't actually have to do anything ourselves, which, yes, is nice, but I'd really like to make plans myself so that I can appreciate it more...not complaining though. Also, I don't think I've told you. I got a paper proposal accepted to the International Society for Travel Writing conference of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association. The panel is called "Race and Mobility in Southern Travel Writing" I proposed a paper about interracial couples in Charleston, SC, and they accepted! Which I totally wasn't expecting, and now don't actually have the paper, still just the proposal. Also the convention is in November, and hopefully I'll be in Abu Dhabi that time. But either way, it's good news. Peace out! |
| 31st May 2008 Sydney | Hostel - From: this hostel is crizacked As promised, babes, I am reading this blog religiously! Are you staying at the hostel right next to that fabulous Belgian pizza place (name escapes me right now)? Behind that random hospital? Have you HAD the pizza yet? Yummm... The mall that's going up... is that the one that was basically in the beginning stages when we left? At the north west corner of Sanlitun and Gongti Beilu? I'm interested in knowing how much of it is done.... we all know that building are literally THROWN up over there lol. Answer that in your next blog xoxox |
| 31st May 2008 Sydney | The Bookworm and the Bible! - From: more on: jetlag, single serving friends, hostel Omigod... The Bookworm. You know, I haven't lived in the Beij since April '07 and I'm STILL on the Bookworm mailing list. I just can't bring myself to request they remove me. And the Bible... the foreigners guide to ALL things Beijing. Would not have survived without it. |
| 31st May 2008 mbaade | job - From: craigslist.com VS thebeijinger.com Looking for English editing, writing, and copywriting in Beijing. |
| 29th May 2008 chan | Job - From: craigslist.com VS thebeijinger.com What type of job are you looking for? |
| 28th April 2008 aart | - From: BOOKS and AUTHORS and Books read during Peace Corps Service Hello! I'm a big fan of Paulo Coelho! You will love this! He's the first best-selling author to be distributing for free his works on his blog: www.paulocoelhoblog.com Have a nice day! Aart |
