Almost two years ago, in May 2017, I spent four weeks in northern Iraq, meeting an eclectic mix of people, from youthful backpackers to weary soldiers, from Catholic nuns to restaurant cooks. I think often of these people, and am thankful for the small glimpses they gave me into their lives, hearts, and work. To mark the two-year anniversary of the visit, here are eight snippets of conversation jotted down in my notebook:
Five Girls I Fell In Love With In 2017
In 2009, Maya Angelou published a book of essays called Letter to My Daughter. She never had a daughter though. What she did have — and hence the title of the book — was a strong sense of extended family, of feeling a personal connection with all around her. I relate to that. Not having […]