Monthly Archives: September 2012

Who’s a hungry bear?

Before I moved to Peru with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, I was told that it is common for female volunteers to gain weight while abroad, though male volunteers often end up shedding some pounds. The two female JVs with whom … Continue reading

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My Education in the Peruvian Andes

The following article will appear in an edited form in the Fall issue of Jesuit Journeys Magazine. Upon publication, it should be accessible via this link: http://www.jesuitpartners.org/site/PageNavigator/News%20and%20Events/WPJ_Jesuit_Journeys.html. My sincere thanks to Rory Gillespie, Assistant for Communications in the Wisconsin Province … Continue reading

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Peruvian Doppelganger: Part VI

On Thanksgiving and other days when I’m feeling particularly grateful, I like to think about the best thing that’s ever happened to me. There are a number of moments that qualify. Coming to Peru and teaching at Fe y Alegria. … Continue reading

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Father Vic’s Influence Will Live On

Over the next two years, I will be writing occasional columns for The Fond du Lac Reporter, my hometown newspaper. The following piece originally printed in the Sept. 2 issues of the Reporter and can be found at http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20120902/FON06/309020138/Father-Vic-s-influence-will-live-on?nclick_check=1 . My thanks … Continue reading

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