Chiptala Avenue Our house is off of Chiptala Avenue. If someone asks, “Where do you live?” The general area is Ginnery Corner, (maybe they made gin here in colonial times.) The house is just past the hospital and the ambulances pass multiple times a day. No sirens, quiet passing. My son asked why the ambulances…
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Gogo is the Chichewa name for grandmother. It is endearing. The grandmothers here may have had ten or more children and more than 50 grandchildren. They are generally poor and loving. They are revered and dearly loved. In the hypertension clinic, a grandchild may have escorted his or her “Gogo”. The doctor may say, “the…
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The University of Malawi is opening a new campus in Lilongwe the capital of Malawi. This is the political capital and the place where the US embassy is located. The decision was made to move the third year class to Lilongwe and they start this week. It is the beginning of clinical medicine for the…
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What to cook for dinner, an age old issue. I decided to cook chicken in peanut sauce. I found a great place to buy chicken near the house. You can get any pack of any parts you want frozen. The lady who runs the store is named Beatrice. She has the same name as…
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