Tag Archives: Reading

What I have been reading

Posted on June 10, 2019 by elliewick

I have somehow found more time in my day for reading the last few months, which is fantastic. I have not done a good job of keeping up with my reading here, so I wanted to share a list of … Continue reading →

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Saturday gratitude: Extension and other wonderful things

Posted on April 7, 2018 by elliewick

I have been in a funk lately over the ever-continuing disappointment in my site and staff not following up on my requests for help. I have spent so much time reading in my hut recently that even one of my … Continue reading →

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The books of 2017

Posted on January 16, 2018 by elliewick

Peace Corps service comes with a lot of free time. At the beginning of my service I read less because I was trying so hard to integrate into my community. Now I am taking better care of my self by … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Book club

Posted on February 1, 2017 by elliewick

My group here in Swaziland started a book club in September but it took until January to have our first meeting. It was a grand success with nine volunteers travelling to my community for our first discussion. We have picked … Continue reading →

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