So, the way it goes really is that I write letters on my computer at home, and then when I get to the internet, I post them. Consequently, some things happen in the mean time.

One of those things was a few nights ago. I taught my homestay siblings Cribbage. I have a board out here (Thanks Tif!) and they just love to play. The other night, we got a game going, with the three of us, and the power went out. This meant that we brought out a candle, and set it right on the board.

Just take a moment and visualize it. Central Asian Mountains, three children, virtually no common language, a candle, and a holsom Midwestern Card Game. Not only that, but I’ve got wax in the peg-holes to prove it. I’m honest when I say I couldn’t be happier.

Originally Written April 4th, 2009