Jun
11
Kindergarten
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | June 11, 2011 | 1 Comment
(June 1) It’s not fair that any of these children were born under these conditions. There are too many of them, and not enough resources, nor an efficient system, to serve them and/or train them into the best citizens that they can be for their country, their families, and themselves. The little boy with the […]
May
20
Wonderings (Weekend #1)
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I wonder what it is that they stare at. Maybe it’s my clothes, which are clean of dirt and free of rips and holes. Perhaps it’s my light skin, suggesting an idyllic life wherever I’m from. Or maybe they are trying to gauge my attitude, to see if I smile at them, or wave, or […]
May
19
Priorities
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment
5:45pm Another thunderstorm is coming. We’ve got hot water to brew gourmet teas that we all brought from home. We are going to a neighbour’s for dinner in an hour or so, at least that was the plan. Maybe the storm will put us off? Today Steph and I took a boda ride home because […]