Preparing a “Dist” – an Ethiopia casserole

Many people return from Ethiopia with various pottery casseroles and coffee pots, and then have no idea how to get them ready for use. Or worse, they just throw some Continue reading →

Great Guest House in Central Addis Location

After one false start at a bad location, we managed to find a great guest house in an amazing location in Addis: DS Guest House. Previously, we’ve stayed at the Continue reading →

A thousand meetings: learning to do business in Ethiopia

I feel like I could write book on doing business in Ethiopia, although, really I am still a rookie. The book would be called “A Thousand Meetings.” All of us Continue reading →

Horse riding in torrential Wenchi

From guest blogger, my mom Rita: Today we left Addis and went by a different route to Ambo. What a glorious drive. The country was fascinating with a series of Continue reading →

Getting ready for Ethiopia

Well it’s only a couple of days until I leave for Ethiopia. Before I left, I wanted to invite you all along (virtually!) for the ride. One of our directors, Continue reading →

Vulnerable Children Announces New Partner!

SO HAPPY! to announce this, after months of hard work! Huge thanks to all our donors, directors, and CH who have made this happen. Press Release April 15, 2013: For Continue reading →

All about Adoption: my girls’ point of view

I hope you enjoy our little adoption basics video, straight from the hearst of twin 6 year old Ethiopian adoptees. Topics covered: the ups and downs of adoption, what adoptive Continue reading →

Why girls need Guides

There are many reasons why I send the girls to Sparks. An obvious benefit is there are 4 girls of color in their 12 girl group. Pretty good odds for Continue reading →