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Living Like a Local: Women vs. Men
It’s like I entered another world when I came here to Mexico. The role of women in the household is still traditional…so different than our society today!
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Living Like a Local: Staying Cool
It’s pretty much summertime year-round in Agua Caliente Nueva, with the exception of December, apparently, when the locals feel a temporary relief from the scorching sun and the countless insects that buzz around the home. I’ve managed to survive without an air conditioner for a month now, with average temperatures in the high 80s, often…
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Living Like a Local: A Series of Unfortunate Events
I thought I was doing so well with handling my time here, but as luck would have it, I was wrong and faced a series of unfortunate events… :'(
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Recipe: Vegetarian Ceviche
I can’t get enough of ceviche or seafood. But sometimes seafood just isn’t available, so you gotta make do with what you have… so I learned how to make vegetarian ceviche!
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Health Education in Agua Caliente Nueva
My love for public health doesn’t stop just because I’m not in a classroom in Baltimore! I attended a health education workshop this month that talked about the importance of breastfeeding for babies and infants, and also about the importance of hand-washing with soap and water! If you’re expecting or have a newborn or infant,…
A Healthy Blueprint 