As my birthday approaches during the current pandemic, I am spending time reflecting on what it means to not necessarily … More
Author: T.W. Dondanville
I am a writer from the West Coast of the United States. I was born in California but have also made a home in Colorado. I recently finished my Master's Degree in Applied Community and Economic Development with an emphasis in Environmental Sociology from Illinois State University. Currently I am serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ancash, Peru. Besides work, I rock climb.
Cultural Stowaways: “Take Care”
In Peru, one of the most common ways to say goodbye to someone is “cuidate“. For a group of people, … More
Cultural Stowaways: A Different Horizon
My two years in Peru were surrounded by mountains. I lived in the Andes. Between the Cordillera Blanca and the … More
Cultural Stowaways: Eating Habits at the Table
Another thing I have noticed since I’ve been back in the US is that some of my eating habits have … More
Cultural Stowaways: Long Drives & Traffic
Adjusting back to the pace of Los Angeles has been interesting. For the most part, I do a lot of … More
Cultural Stowaways
Readjusting back into the United States has been an interesting process. What I have discovered is that once you’ve lived … More
Little Changes I See: Increased Media Intake
Since I have come to Perú my media intake has increased quite a bit. I find myself using my cell … More
Kulture Keys: Waiting at the Door
In Peru there is a lot of waiting outside of doors. If you go to someone else’s house it is … More
