by Rick | Jan 30, 2013 | Blog, Photographic Travel Journal
Dr. Deborah Turner, of Des Moines, introduces herself as a gynecologic/oncologist. Say that five times real fast. Not only can I barely say it, I’m not even sure if I’ve spelled it right. She specializes in cancer in women. Dr. Turner is also the 2013 Winter Team...
by Rick | Jan 25, 2013 | Blog, Photographic Travel Journal
Sweat beaded on my forehead as I entered the classroom at the Nkungi village Primary School. It was 2:30 in the afternoon on a hot African day when I asked the Headmaster of the school if I could take pictures. Children quickly tried to hide their farming hoes...
by Rick | Jan 22, 2013 | Blog
I meet people easily, so I walk up to people here in Tanzania, stick out my hand and say, “My name is Rick. It’s nice to meet you.” They always respond, “You’re welcome.” It confused me in the beginning. My first thought is to say, “I didn’t thank you for anything.” ...
