The history of Congo is not known to many people. The story is one of exploitation, corruption and political instability. This is the first of a six part series. Part

Continue readingEpisode 18 – The History of Congo – Part 1 of 6: King Leopold II to Congo’s Independence – 9-18-21

Leprosy is a disease that is misunderstood by most people. People associate the disease with poverty, third world status and being relegated to leper colonies. Those with the disease are

Continue readingEpisode 17 – Leprosy: Myths and Facts – 7-22-21

This episode contains Four (4) short stories:  1) My best cup of coffee ever  2) How to hypnotize a chicken   3) How to cool off on a warm day

Continue readingEpisode 16 – Short Stories – (Four) – Volume 1 – 6-23-21

The Congolese village woman is relegated to a hard, subservient life in a patriarchal culture. Their lives are filled with physical and emotional challenges.  But there is change and

Continue readingEpisode 15 – The Congolese Village Woman – 5/19/21

Third Culture Kids (TCK’s) have a dilemma every time they are asked the question “Where are you from?” as they are from their home country but also from a foreign

Continue readingEpisode 14 – Where Are You From? The Response Dilemma – 3/20/21

Wycliffe Bible Translators / SIL’s (Summer Institute of Linguistics) world wide mission is Bible Translation and other materials into under-served language groups. How to choose the language group, selecting the

Continue readingEpisode 13 – Capturing The “Language Of The Heart” for Indigenous People – 2/24/21

Wycliff Bible Translators / SIL’s world wide mission is Bible Translation and other materials into under-served language groups. How to choose the language group, selecting the translators, obstacles in translation,Continue readingEpisode 13 – Capturing The “Language Of The Heart” for Indigenous People – 2/15/21

Unique and exotic pets we raised and released back into the wild in the D.R. Congo. From hornbills to tree hyrax’s to monkeys to elephant shrews to pangolins to hawks

Continue readingEpisode 12 – Exotic Pets in the Congo – 1/28/21

Adventures with driving in central africa: mud, sand, dirt, getting stuck, scary bridges, ferry crossings and mechanical breakdowns. With guests Pete Ekstrand and Gene Bradford. Check out this video clip

Continue readingEpisode 11 – Road Trip Adventures in Congo (9 chickens, 2 ducks and a goat!) – 12/24/20

Adventures with driving in Central Africa: mud, sand, dirt, getting stuck, ferry crossings, and breakdowns. With Pete Ekstrand and Gene Bradford. Check out this video clip from Pete Ekstrand forContinue readingEpisode 11 – Road Trip Adventures in Congo (9 chickens, 2 ducks and a goat!)- 12-24-20