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Posted by PicasaWe've had a patriotic month here in West Africa.  The weekend before July 4, G compound hosted our fourth annual "Interdependence Day."  Its a chance for folks to share a song, dance, or reading from their country's heritage.  I (M) read an excerpt from Marbury vs Madison.
   Our compound VHS collection is very strong from the 90s, so while we can't watch the current Olympics, the kids and I have been watching the 1992 and 1998 Winter Olympics.  A good chance to satiate that craving for the Olympic anthem and chanting for the red white and blue.  We were also very proud to find out that our hosts are not among the 80 countries who have never managed to win an Olympic medal, having taken a bronze in 1972.

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jo said…
saw this and thought of you:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/29/rowing-olympic-single-sculls-niger-hamadou-djibo-issaka_n_1715637.html
July 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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