Beyond a Doubt/Marlys’ Story

“From as far back as I can remember, I knew I would end up in Africa, but I didn’t like the idea at all, because I don’t like bugs and dirt, and I didn’t even think about the snakes.” This was the introductory response to my recent interview with Marlys Kingsriter—the...

Without A Valentine

February 14th—a day to celebrate a significant relationship, romance, and love—is soon to be here. If you’re reading this and don’t have a significant other but wish differently, please accept my empathy and compassion but also encouragement. I, too, have a current...