Monthly Archives: November 2010

Home Sweet Home

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

Woke up to pitter patter against my window this morning. My first thought for the day was “how wonderful it is to have a warm, secure home and a comfy bed.” During the winter especially, my heart goes out to … Continue reading →

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Authentic Friendship

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

I’m still on the “thankful kick”. It may take me the rest of 2010 and 2011 to divulge all that I am thankful for. My closest friends scatter the globe. Our opportunities to live and travel abroad for many years … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Bob!

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

What a great Thanksgiving we have had with Bob’s family. Good food, good family time, good movie today (Secretariat) – can’t complain about anything. Perhaps the person I am most thankful for is my husband of 21 years, Bob! I’m … Continue reading →

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Water, Precious Water!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

One half of the world’s population struggles with water problems; drought, unclean water, distant water sources and many water-born diseases. Nearly one billion people lack access to safe water and 2.5 billion do not have improved sanitation. These problems are … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Food!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

As we prepare the big meal for today, I am ever thankful for the food that we have every day. On our long drive up the road yesterday, our family stopped for a meal. We started writing our “what we’re … Continue reading →

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The Black Hole

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

I almost got sucked in… It’s amazing what retail inventory will do to you.  As I walked through my storeroom yesterday and looked once again at the 2000 Village Wisdom books, I thought, “I gotta get those things out before … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

Where have you been and what have you done that has changed your life? The responses to this question at my presentations yesterday were varied and heartfelt. For some, it was time spent in countries like Uganda, Kenya, Israel, Italy, … Continue reading →

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International Week at UNC Asheville! – Nov. 15-19

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

http://www2.unca.edu/studyabroad/International%20Education%20Week/IE%20Week%20Program%20Guide.htm Look at all the events and activities planned by the Study Abroad and International Departments at UNCA – Nov. 15-19. Everything is free and open to the public. Come learn, share and meet others who share your passion for … Continue reading →

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Engage Students in the World through Service Learning Projects

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

On November 15, I will be co-facilitating a workshop geared for (but not limited) to K-12 teachers. Using the new “Village Wisdom Kits” as a model service learning project, we will explore other applications for utilizing the Ugandan student-written books that … Continue reading →

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Thousand Words, Million Emotions

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

Sincere thanks to those of you who came to the Gallery Talks on Nov. 2 and 3! It is my pleasure and honor to share this exhibit with caring individuals. I continue to meet new people and make connections that … Continue reading →

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