I know, I know, every day we read horrible stories of bombs in markets, neighborhoods, and places of worship in Iraq. Check out this story of a few good things that are happening: clean water, new roads, renovated hospitals.
The state of Virginia has issued an official statement of regret over its role in the horrendous slave trade of years past. So far, it is the only state to do so, but a very positive precedent has been set.
You know, the news breaks my heart. War, gore, sickness, sadness. Don't get me wrong. I don't have my head in the sand or my bum tuber-like on the couch watching the latest daytime drivel. I do know what's going on in the world. But an ancient Scripture (translated into modern English) says, "Your marvelous doings are headline news; I could write a book full of the details of your greatness." So that's what I'm doing. Online. In this blog. Extra, extra, read all about it!
Floridian. Formerly known as a gaijin for eight years in Japan. Married to a Brit. Two kiddiewinks who are blond but think they're Japanese (give them white rice, furikake, and nori and they are happy campers). Seattle lover. Playing. Dreaming. Sightseeing. Photographing. Cooking. Greening. Reading. Cross-stitching. Copyediting and proofreading. Smiling. Crying during emotive international films (you have to see "Kolya"). Blogging about anything and everything. Staying a wee bit busy. I'm Abigail. You can call me Mamatouille.