I’m not sure if I’m being brave for doing this, but I’m afraid that I haven’t necessarily been telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth (so help me God) here in my blog.

I’ve been avoiding some unpleasant truths, sidestepping some harsh realities of life here: I’ve been doing some editing, if you will – perhaps to paint a more genteel, simplified, and inspiring picture of life as a Peace Corps volunteer, or to prevent any pointed ugliness from spilling out ...


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