Happy Turkey Day!

Hey everybody! How was your thanksgiving? Hope it went swimmingly and your stomach is now super-stretched. Mine was rather low-key in village, but I used the occasion for a little lesson on turkey drawing during my first meeting of my new English Club. Yes, you remember don't you? You trace around your hand, add some feet, a beak and voila! a turkey! Yes, of course they loved it. Don't you still? Of course, the club wasn't what one would call a resounding success... or maybe it was too successful. You see my problem is that my "club" has almost 100 interested members! Any suggestions for paring it down? If so, I'm all ears!

Uh, besides that, I've just been going about my business teaching and such in village. Haven't gotten out of town too much lately. That's why I'm here in Ouaga for the weekend. Felt I needed to "get out" for a bit, and while I'm here, I've done a bit of work typing up class lists and such. Aren't I productive? Yes, I am.

The "cold" has arrived in Bourzanga and this year I'm feeling it. It's gotten down to 60 degrees (!) on a few mornings. Brrr! My family bundles up in winter hats and coats and I gotta admit that I need longsleeve shirts and regular shoes (not sandals). I'm legitimately concerned about my first winter back in Michigan. I might actually be a wimp. No! I've always been the hardcore "I love the cold" person. What shall I do without my identity?!

Okay, I'm done jabbering on. But for next time, I need your help, okay? You see, I've been here so long that I don't remember what might be interesting to read about to you folks back home. So if you're curious about anything, let me know. Thanks!