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Blog Action Day 2009

Today is Blog Action Day 2009, and this year’s topic is climate change. How does climate change impact the work we are doing here in Kenya? I mean really is a warmer climate really going to make that much difference in the lives of these orphaned/abandoned kids? Is the climate change going to impact the poor we work with?

Absolutely yes. The developing world, which includes Kenya, stands to lose the most in this global warming stuff. Populations here are dependant upon seasonal rains to grow the food they eat. Farmers need the weather to be predictable in order to know how/when/where/and what to plant. If they fail, many will suffer hunger.

Currently the drought here in Kenya is wreaking havoc. I have no idea if it is caused by climate change or not, but I do know it’s bad.

I want to provide the orphans we are caring for with the best possible future they can have. This might mean we need to make some effort to reverse global warming, or if that is not possible to devise ways to adapt to a warmer climate. These changes need to be for everyone, not just the rich.

Without dealing with the situation, then the future just gets harder and harder for the kids we are helping.

Johnny Brooks

Haiku

At a loss for words--

Where is my inner muse?

Gone inside to think.

Reminders, Again

Just wanted to share with everyone the many ways you can stay in touch with us. I know I’ve posted this stuff before, but perhaps some new readers don’t know how to reach us.

The easiest way of course is via email. Send something to back2kenya@yahoo.com .

You could write a letter and send via snail mail. Use this address:

Johnny Brooks

P.O. Box 2974

Nakuru 20100

Kenya

I, Johnny, use Twitter:

 

Both Kate and I are on Facebook:

 www.facebook.com/johnnybrooks and www.facebook.com/kate34

If you want to send us money, we do this project full time and exist off of people’s generosity, then you can use one of the following methods:

Paypal. Using back2kenya@yahoo.com

Make check out to Kenya Fund and mail to:

713 West First Street

Beaver Dam, KY 42320

U.S.A.

If all these fail or you just like the phone you could give us a ring. Do keep in mind any time difference there may be between us and you. 011-254-723-687-644

Of course commenting on the blog gets our attention as well.

Happy communicating!

Johnny Brooks

Check Out These Blogs

Continuing to share some of the blogs I read and enjoy. The world of blogging has opened up so many different points of view. I no long am restricted to my tiny little window on the world, but now get to see through many tiny windows.

• Naked Pastor – I really enjoy this blog from an artist who happens to also be a pastor. The cartons are great, and always seem to speak to me. In the recent past he published a thought the had called the Z Theory. Absolutely awesome. Brings such clarity to my muddled thoughts.
• Official Google Africa Blog – I read a few blogs related to Africa and technology, and this is one of them. I am a consumer of Google products, and for the most part like them. I am just amazed that they care enough about the African market to actually be here.
• Peter Rollins – Read his book, How (Not) To Speak of God, and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading his newest book: The Orthodox Heretic and Other Impossible Tales
• Greg Boyd – A mega church pastor in the U.S., but don’t let that scare you, he is one of the foremost Christian thinkers in the U.S. right now. Reading some of his stuff converted me to open theism
• Queermergent - An Emergent Safehouse for the LGBTQ Community and All Interested People Seeking Understanding. I think I belong to the category of folks interested in understanding.

Johnny Brooks

Sharing

Thought I would share some of the blogs I subscribe to with you. This list is not comprehensive, and does not imply endorsement. I enjoy reading a wide variety of voices. I love reading blogs, news, magazines, books, and anything else I can get my hands on.

• AfriGadget This is a blog concerned with technology in Africa. In particular home made technology.
• Because of Him, I Am Ms. Patti Patti is the wife of team member Lonnie Hatfield. She does not blog often, and I hardly ever share her world view, yet I do love the way she relates spiritual concepts with stories from her everyday life.
• Being Five Great cartoon. I love Georgie, he reminds me of myself as a kid sometimes.
• Beyond Church Walls Great group of folks in California. I was able to visit one on my last trip to America. You should check out the podcast as well as the blog.
• Family Hack This  is a new addition to my RSS reader. They blog about cool useful household tips. A recent tip was how to remove stickers.
• God’s Grace in Kenya Chuck and Tammy work with impoverished orphanages here in Kenya, and they are doing a great job.
•  Huebners In Kenya Another American family living and working here in Kenya. Denny has been introducing changes to his blog. I particularly enjoyed Haiku Monday, and hope to see it again.
• Marlin & Sally in Jerusalem Good insight into life in Palestine

Before this becomes any more of a boring post, let me stop. Perhaps in the future I can continue the list.

Johnny Brooks

Kate’s Blog Promo

Here is a short promo Kate shot for the blog.

Reminders

Just thought I would remind everyone that we have a web-site at www.afutureandahope.net Be sure to check out the hand made jewelry. Kate and some of the girls work hard on creating the beads out of recycled paper, and coming up with the designs for the jewelry.

Also one of our team members blogs at www.babulonnie.com

I have a twitter account at:  Johnny Brooks

Finally befriend us on Facebook:

Johnny Brooks's Profile

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Article Mode

It's been quite some time since I've really written any articles. I suppose no one has really noticed, huh? Johnny has been the 'blogger' around here, but I have a voice and will be heard soon enough.

Since moving to our new location, we've taken a little time to get settled in. We've been moving rooms around (including our office). Johnny has kicked me out of the office so here I am typing this in the bedroom. I suppose that since I've not found my 'space' for thinking, working, dreaming, is one reason why I haven't written any articles.

I'm still trying to find that space in the house where I can be uninterrupted. So far, in the 3 minutes of typing here, I've been interrupted by Andrew, Makena, Pauline (Ben's wife), and Butterfly who is currently nagging me for a snack.

I suppose I'll just have to think during the midnight hours.

~Kate Brooks

Looking for her inner muse who is hiding in a quiet place she can't find!

Team Member Blog

Just wanted to let everyone know that Babu Lonnie, a member of our team, blogs at www.babulonnie.com Check out what he has to say, and leave him some comments.

www.babulonnie.com