This morning as my boda boda started the ascent into the Quarter, I noticed the door to Creamland School was open. I had not yet had a chance this trip to greet Alex, the amazing man who started the school, so I popped off the boda boda and headed into the school. Soon […]

Today I just needed a breather. A little time away from the constant needs of the Quarter - needs that I can’t possibly meet. A little time for myself without people jockeying for my time and yanking me in every direction. As they say in the Quarter, “feel free,” yet when I’m […]

Not much to write today. Thoroughly enjoyed spending New Years’ Eve not shooting a wedding. Kicked back with Ayoo Jennifer and Akello Jennifer and drained a few delightful cold beers. As midnight approached, the Quarter came alive. People ran around screaming, banging anything they could find together to make noise. […]

This evening just as I was saying goodbye to Esther to leave the Quarter for the day, Winnie, Esther’s youngest child, appeared in the doorway wailing with a face drowning in tears. Her left hand was outstretched and was red with blood. Esther hesitated and looked at me. What am I supposed […]

Just a few quotes from Ayoo Jennifer:
“It seems that when you were a child your parents used to beat you.” Confused, I ask her why. She replies, “Because you just look stubborn!” I laugh. Even here in the Quarter, I can’t hide my stubbornness!
Later on, it’s scorchingly hot. As I’m […]