apple pie, chocolate raisins, root beer

Photo+130 Random thoughts, sitting at my sister’s cabin at Donner Lake. My sister made yogurt parfaits for breakfast. The dog really wants one.


Guess what country is the least green in the world? Newsweek article.


Peter is sitting in Niger with his fourth day of no electricity. The generator is running non-stop and he says he invited everyone without a generator over for shower. Should I be worried?


Idol tour opened last night, I can’t wait. Look.


Stefan is playing cards with my parents and drawing all the lucky jokers. Zero is his favorite number, he tells us.


Fire, fire, everywhere. When we landed in San Francisco I thought it was foggy, but smoke from so many fires in Northern California had made its way to the coast. Yesterday when we got to Donnor Lake the smoke in the air made the place look like a Bierstadt painting. Today the sky is blue but tens of thousands of acres continue to burn all around northern California.


My sister says I have to get off her internet connection and do my laundry because we have to go exercise, or my rent will go up.

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8 responses to “apple pie, chocolate raisins, root beer”

  1. MamaLana Avatar
    MamaLana

    Welcome home, Dinachka! It sure is strange to have forest fires in Northern California, isn’t it? Have a great home leave. Smooches to you and CaSt. T.Lana

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  2. mc Avatar
    mc

    Glad to hear everything’s well, I already knew you were safe and happy from Peet. California is burning, so sad. The indians may be devistated (escaped camp fire), and Big Sur is still on fire. We were in Mendecino when the dry lighting storm came through that caused most of the fires, very impressive. All we had to do is tell Ana to get out of the spa. Who would guess what was going to happen. Yesterday was my first day on a bike in 8 days. The smoke has been hazerdous to breath. Can’t wait to see you guys!

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  3. clay Avatar

    Welcome home Dina.
    Enjoy the rest at home, and don’t stress about seeing everyone. You need the down time.
    clay

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  4. mc Avatar
    mc

    I’m not sure I totally agree about Niger there’s a touch of green there; they have a lot of plastic bags hanging around, and a water ditribution problems, but they are the kings or recycling. They use things until they completely use’ em up. And I totally agree about having time to yourself. But do try some up time, my favorite vacations I have to train for, but that’s just me.

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  5. niger1 Avatar

    LAUNDRY IN NIGER
    HOW DO YOU DO LAUNDRY IN NIGER HAND WASH i guess afer following your blog for two years D, now you are living Niger can you ask for an extension or something this is why i don t like to get too attached to foreigners in Niger they just leave , and leave a lot of sad souls behind specially the peace corps
    http://www.niger1.com

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  6. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    You have your smoke and we have our sand storms. Make sure you ask for directions on how to use the washer & dryer after your two year hiatus from doing this chore. On Peter, contact Brian and get a listing from your old guard on who showed up before you worry LOL. You missed a great Camp Hamdayalle trip, miss you and looking forward to swapping tales when we get to the DC area!

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  7. torri campbell Avatar
    torri campbell

    Hi Dina and your wonderful family. Hope you feel the love (but not the pressure!) The air quality is better in San Rafael! Call if you are nearby, otherwise we will see you in Moscow!

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  8. Laurel Avatar
    Laurel

    Hope all your American travels go smoothly and safely. I’m sure this transition can’t be all that easy but at least you get to see family and such before you go on to the next adventure. Don’t forget to enjoy every sandwich! xoxox to Dina and Pete and CaSt from Laurelita

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