Between between
Well, I have a few days between semesters to tell you about some things, some weeks old, but I’m sure you don’t mind. I’d better do it now because next …
Between between Read MoreTag: Mongolia
Another certificate party in the books
Well, another semester has finished. In my short, very short speech to my students at their Certificate Party was that I was so grateful for having them as students. It …
Another certificate party in the books Read MoreNot always greener
Don’t get me wrong, I love Mongolia and the Mongolian people, but maybe some of you have the impression that it’s a great place to live, just like America or …
Not always greener Read MoreAnother tragic fire
Things seemed to be going well here, what with springtime temps rising and such. But this week, one of our nuns had tragedy strike her family. Ani Gegu has two …
Another tragic fire Read MoreIt’s Cool to be Kind – International Day to Be Kind
WHAT DOES MARCH 31st MEAN TO YOU?by C. Davaa, Shendrup Ling director “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama International Day To …
It’s Cool to be Kind – International Day to Be Kind Read MoreSad Ending to March
March started out so well since it came on the heels of Tsagaan Sar but I’m afraid it ended on a sad note. Two of our staff lost family members …
Sad Ending to March Read MoreSpring equals Change!
Yes, spring is definitely in the air. The temperature is increasing along with the number of pickpockets targeting Westerners with fewer layers on, even one’s wearing grubby Carhart’s. Don’t worry, …
Spring equals Change! Read MorePost 1000!
Blogger tells me I have 1000 blog posts with this one. Guess that says something, not sure what. I sure everyone is still reading these. Last Sunday was Woman’s Day …
Post 1000! Read MoreHappy Tsagaan Sar
The holiday really began for us on Tuesday morning. Everyone was supposed to work a half day but you could almost feel the giddy excitement had on the eve of …
Happy Tsagaan Sar Read MoreBlack Cloud…
For Mongolians, the lunar year is coming to a close. In every home across the land, families are preparing for Tsagaan Sar. Everyone young and old are preparing food for …
Black Cloud… Read More