Raising my Hat to the OvaKuvale
Years ago, while I was in Namibia, I traveled North to Opuwo and the Epupa Falls, almost reaching the Southern border of Angola. I considered
July 17, 2022
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The Toposa People of South Sudan
The Toposa tribe, known as fierce warriors and cattle raiders, was the last tribal group I met in South Sudan. After hearing from the Larim
May 15, 2022
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The Larim Tribe of South Sudan
After spending time in a cattle camp with the Mundari (The Mundari tribe and their Treasured Cows) in an area relatively close to Juba, the
April 10, 2022
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The Mundari Tribe and their Treasured Cows
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, and what a childhood it has been for this young nation! After a long struggle to finally achieve
March 13, 2022
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Spirited Dancing in La Côte d’Ivoire
As I said in my last story (La Côte d’Ivoire, where masks are celebrated), the cultural traditions in Ivory Coast are alive and well. The
January 23, 2022
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La Côte d’Ivoire, where Masks are Celebrated!
If countries were ranked on whether their names can make someone dream, la “Côte D’Ivoire” (The Ivory Coast) of West Africa would undoubtedly be high
December 12, 2021
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Take me to the River
As I said in my previous story (Cats, not the Musical), the felines of Kenya were plentiful, and I enjoyed photographing them playing, eating, and,
September 26, 2021
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Cats, not the Musical!
I am not a wildlife photographer, but my few times seeing wild animals in their habitat has been both emotional and illuminating. So, as the
September 5, 2021
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Do that Voodoo that you Do!
As I wrote in my previous post (Voodoo without Dolls), I have tried to learn more about the intriguing world of Voodoo by traveling to
May 23, 2021
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Voodoo without Dolls
What a year it has been! Homebound, helpless against a health crisis, social unrest worldwide, including here… an ideal time for soul searching, I guess!
April 18, 2021
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The Wodaabe Tribe, Proud Nomads for Now
My last blog post was about the colorful Gerewol (Gerewol) festival, a unique beauty contest where men from the Wodaabe tribe prettify themselves and dance
December 15, 2019
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The Gerewol festival, Wodaabe’s unique beauty contest!
Those of you who have known me for a long time are aware that I spent many years in academia and that my research centered
November 17, 2019
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