CAN-DO in Haiti

On July 14, 2010 By

9/2010 – UPDATE

I’ve been following this organization since I found CAN-DO in July.  I continue to be impressed with how much CAN-DO can do with modest funding.  On Founder Eric Klein’s Facebook, he talks about hiring electricians, installing boxes and lights all through the building for $500. This was just one check on the [...]

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Gift of Giving

On June 25, 2010 By

It always sounds a little weird for me to say, but I employ a maid.  It’s pretty much the norm here in Vietnam, but it’s the first time in my life that I’ve had hired help.  Hien comes to my house two days a week.  She helps me keep things tidy, does my laundry and [...]

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A time for giving

On December 19, 2009 By

I spent most of today out and about in town shopping for warm socks, knit hats and mittens.  While the temperatures have dropped a bit in Hanoi, the shopping spree was for small little people who I will meet in Sapa at Christmas time.

I’m headed to the very North of Vietnam for the holiday, [...]

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The fight continues

On August 9, 2009 By

Previously I posted information about my childhood friend, Jeff Lapinski, who has been battling cancer this year.  After a successful lymph node removal surgery, we all had great hopes that this battle had come to an end.  However, a recent scan showed an enlarged node, which may or may not be news.  We have to [...]

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