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South Africa: Too Much of a Good Thing, Elephants and Us

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Valerie Tarico

Kruger Park, which runs along South Africa’s border with Mozambique, is considered a national treasure.  Kruger is a wilderness of scrub—“the bush” locals call it–where zebras and giraffes casually wander along the roads, graceful buck impalas compete for herds of … Continue reading →

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India: Big Feet

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Valerie Tarico

Valerie Tarico is on a five month trek with her husband and two daughters.  Missives from the Southern Cross are her occasional dispatches from the road. In India, I am a large person—tall at 5’4”, and with a body inherited … Continue reading →

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India: Gods and Gum Trees

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Valerie Tarico

Valerie Tarico is on a five month trek through the southern hemisphere with her husband and two daughters.  Missives from the Southern Cross are her occasional dispatches from the road.   March 15, 6:30 am.  I. Gum Trees We have … Continue reading →

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Speaking Evangelese: Tips for Politicians

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

(Huffington Post, October 19, 2009) Advice for candidates from a former fundie. One thing I learned not long after finishing my Spanish degree was — never volunteer to translate anything into a language you don’t dream in. I was visiting … Continue reading →

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My Abortion Baby

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

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George Tiller–physician, abortion provider, Lutheran, husband, father, grandfather–was shot and killed yesterday in the lobby of his church.  He was killed after years of harassment and threats, bombing of his clinic, even being shot in both arms.  And yet he … Continue reading →

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