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A Snow Day on the Equator & Funny Phone Calls

A snow day in summer! I can hardly believe it myself, but Tamale has completely shut down. Not even a single vehicle has passed on the road next to my house now for over an hour. The entire city has … Continue reading

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The underground hip-hop band that was so underground they couldn’t make their way to the surface to perform

Yesterday was an interesting if not slightly disappointing day. Two things happened that reiterate the importance to me of never being lulled into a false sense of familiarity, a non-native person (and I doubt if even a native) can ever … Continue reading

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There is never a dull day when your name is ‘Joss’ in Jisonayilli

It amazes me that in a country where English stands as an equal companion to local dialects that my name could be so often and so commonly perverted.  Especially when one considers the religiosity and familiarity with the Bible that … Continue reading

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