Author Archives: David
Natural Support
I’ve always been amazed watching nature. I like to gaze at the nighttime sky. I would lay in the yard with the boys when they were younger and we would point out the shapes we saw in the clouds. I … Continue reading
Stuff Graveyard
The environment in Cameroon is hard on things. It’s hard on clothing. Our clothes wear out, fade out, molds from humidity and elastic crumbles quickly. It’s hard on metal. The high humidity makes metal things rust, get brittle and stop … Continue reading
Rotten Eggs
I (DeAnna) have taught several classes here to new colleagues about how to safely prepare meals. One of the things I share is to ALWAYS crack an egg into a separate bowl before adding it to the batter. I remember … Continue reading
Playing Store
Our neighborhood has many children. These kiddos are outside playing most of the time. There are two little girls who usually don’t play with the others and are always concocting something out of dirt, trash, water and grass. When we … Continue reading
Garden Update
Unfortunately, our garden didn’t take. I planted rows of wonderful, mouth-watering vegetables only to have one single dill pop up. I did plant tomatoes in containers and transferred them to other areas of the yard where I was hopeful they … Continue reading
Knock Off’s
I often refer to our life in Cameroon as opposite world when comparing it to our life in the United States. Something we have found funny is how much name brands or recognized trademark characters are copied and used to … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
Today is Joshua’s 11th birthday. It’s hard to believe he’s 11! We are so proud of the young man he is becoming.
Independence Day Flashback
There are certain times of the year that are harder than other times being away from our passport country. Independence Day, Fourth of July, is one of those days. I have many fond memories celebrating the 4th. It was a … Continue reading
Habits I Developed Overseas
I recently read a blog about strange habits developed overseas and thought I would make a list. This is from the perspective of an American comparing to life in Cameroon. Strange meaning a difference between how you do things in … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
Today is my birthday – Happy Birthday to me!
D squared + J squared = Anderson 