Detroit – My Perfect Blind Date
Detroit was a city I dreamt of visiting but didn’t dare to. The rusty image of Detroit got imprinted in my mind when I fell in love with the movie …
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“Mexican” bears and “Turkish” vultures. Closed borders, limited horizons
Behind the US-Mexico border barriers in the South of Arizona, human tragedy is strewn on the ground. Within every fifty-meter radius, winter gloves, linen, water bottles, and medication packs are …
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Prayer for Oak Flat
I awoke in the lone darkness of the tent, not sure what bothered me more — the freezing temperature of the February night or the loud howling that sounded like …
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Love and other stuff
Charky and Quell “I just love spending time with Charky and Quell. They are such amazing dogs,” I say to my neighbors, Diana, and Dough, as we sit in their …
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In memory of “Ghana Messi”
The first thing I do when my eyes open in the morning is to check my phone for WhatsApp messages or scan through social media for trending issues back home. …
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Yes, I do!
About a year ago, in February 2022, I spoke with the US embassy officer in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Can he explain it to me better? Yes, you read that right… …
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Bear hugs
As part of the Humphrey program, we read many interesting books. They help to develop new professional skills, give an impetus to action and make you think about life. Now …
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Crossing the border by land
It has already been over half a year since I stayed in Phoenix to participate in the Humphrey Fellowship program. As I experienced a lot that I had never thought …
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An indie festival for the rich.
We landed in Salt Lake City at quarter to 5 in the evening. Surrounded by snow-peaked mountains that were such a beautiful sight to behold, even from the comforting confines …
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My Journey to Essentialism: The Fruits of Great Loneliness
I have a confession. I was catapulted into applying for the Humphrey Fellowship because of deep-seated frustration and jealousy. When a former student of mine, who is now one of …
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