Samantha and Puppydoc–being well aware of how terribly inconsistent they are at blogging–would simply like to make a quick appearance to tell you all that
we miss you and that–yes…we are still indeed alive.
Many fluffy hugs to you all!
With love,
Samantha & Puppydoc
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Meet little Mialy, Mia, and their father…known simply as Baba. They—along with 15 other siblings—made up my host family during a time spent in the arid region of southern Madagascar, where I was doing research on the Antandroy communities.
I often think back to this family with bittersweet fondness. When I was there, I was profoundly inspired by their love for life and their appreciation of the simple joys it brings…while endlessly cheered by their wide grins and generous laughter.
But now, when I glance at this photo, their visage seems to reveal a truth much deeper…and my heart aches a little.
Nevertheless, the sound of their laughter will remain with me forever, and I am thankful to have met them…and grateful for the lessons they taught me in treasuring the simple moments in life.
Because today, we would simply like to wish you a lovely day…
and to tell you all that you are beautiful…and that you are loved.
💙
[silence…]
Oh wait. Huh?
What was it we were going to say again?
It seemed to have slipped our mind…
Well, whatever it was—we wish you all a wonderfully lovely one!
😉
In honor of today, Samantha and Puppydoc have decided to set aside their genetic differences to don these appendages, so that they,
with proper enthusiasm, could wish you all…a Happy Easter Day.
And we hope you have a wonderful one!
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Ambaro, Madagascar
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Our village specialized in ‘bageda’…sweet potatoes.
After harvesting, we would bring them to the market and trade them for maize.
Although only Hanitra and Puppydoc are pictured above…
…the entire family worked very hard.
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It is true that when it comes to guard duty,
Puppydoc doesn’t particularly seem to know what she’s doing…
Despite that, we would still like to wish everyone out there a safe and comfy April week!
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