As I met with all these ladies, I was reminded that Rwanda, setting another precedent for the world, is the first and only country to have a majority of women in their parliament. And so I wondered, is there a link to the peace Rwanda has found and the participation of women in leadership?
Read MoreA cup of tea
One of my favorite things in the whole world is to sit with a friend and chat over a steaming cup - a simple, but always deeply gratifying time. From tea parties with my niece to sipping tea with Bedouin men in Jordanian desert, I have many memories made over hot water and herbs. I've since experimented with a few different blends from my own herbs and from other spices. Here are some of my favorites:
Read MoreContemplating new life
Although my Easter traditions have waned over the last few years in my life, this year, over the prolonged Easter weekend, I contemplated the theme of new life, and found my own ways to celebrate it.
Read MoreHome-spiced rum
An idea we brought back from our honeymoon in Madagascar - spicing our own rum!
Read MoreExperiments gone wrong
I love experimenting and most days things turn out pretty well, but this week I’ve had to learn a couple of things the hard way – through failure and near-death.
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