tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.comments2023-06-27T03:02:36.074-07:00Work Of Our HandsWork Of Our Handshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864198268862718212noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-68016313277919021922015-12-10T17:15:40.597-08:002015-12-10T17:15:40.597-08:00Woo hoo! Best of luck and good wishes!Woo hoo! Best of luck and good wishes!Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-72687956084461432112014-05-21T09:11:10.217-07:002014-05-21T09:11:10.217-07:00Thanks for this fascinating look at your world in ...Thanks for this fascinating look at your world in Namibia--the good, the bad, and the ugly. Did I mention the absolute beauty and joy too?! Your life there seems so rich!Sharylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290002867469159820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-79835232971698742822013-11-22T09:27:47.519-08:002013-11-22T09:27:47.519-08:00Di, Sorry at this point all our beads are in Namib...Di, Sorry at this point all our beads are in Namibia or USA, but can ship :)<br />Work Of Our Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864198268862718212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-12821428839779544332013-11-22T08:10:43.760-08:002013-11-22T08:10:43.760-08:00Thank you for a very informative tour with beautif...Thank you for a very informative tour with beautiful photos. I'm sorry we didn't meet when I was in Namibia. Your beads are truly beautiful. Do you have an outlet in Gauteng? May you be blessed in all that you put your hand to. DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-11426408400314015042013-08-18T23:27:42.031-07:002013-08-18T23:27:42.031-07:00This was a lovely tour, I benefit from others aski...This was a lovely tour, I benefit from others asking about your life in Nambia and I'm here at your amazing blog due to a young lady using Nambia beads in her jewelry :-) (www.carefreejewelrybylisa) with a link to you. I shall keep my eyes open for a new post. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458351240865452950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-76664820804901588312013-07-09T13:26:40.602-07:002013-07-09T13:26:40.602-07:00Love learning more about where you live and work. ...Love learning more about where you live and work. What a wonderful thing you are doing! I look forward to your next post!Marla Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-5569714265857380812013-07-08T19:15:52.107-07:002013-07-08T19:15:52.107-07:00This is so wonderful to see! I believe I was amo...This is so wonderful to see! I believe I was among those who inquired, and I'm so happy you took the time to write about your life in Namibia and include photos! Thanks so much and continued best wishes, Val! --Sharyl<br />Sharylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290002867469159820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-45288214587645508752013-07-08T13:46:20.410-07:002013-07-08T13:46:20.410-07:00You are a great tour guide, Val... this is the clo...You are a great tour guide, Val... this is the closest i will get to Africa!Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-86283213724230107252013-07-08T11:01:55.788-07:002013-07-08T11:01:55.788-07:00Oh wow what a lovely blog Val! Feels like we are r...Oh wow what a lovely blog Val! Feels like we are right there! Thank you for the lovely tour and the intro info of each artisan - it is so lovely to meet the person behind the handy work ... God bless and good luck with all the works of your hands! Lots of love Liza NelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-53600404859294064992013-05-09T07:13:45.405-07:002013-05-09T07:13:45.405-07:00These just speak to me ! These just speak to me ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496994490726379409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-80066282364271847452013-05-09T07:13:11.726-07:002013-05-09T07:13:11.726-07:00These just speak to me ! These just speak to me ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496994490726379409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-58172088281717853792013-04-25T10:53:04.276-07:002013-04-25T10:53:04.276-07:00Ah yes that reminds me of the frustration of alway...Ah yes that reminds me of the frustration of always hunting for the items I purchased for my ladies in the clay room.......They were there, and someone needed them ! That's not stealing, it's sharing. One time I complained and was told" In Africa we share:" :)<br /><br />Also good point about the justice system Monique !<br />Work Of Our Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864198268862718212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-75022380397579354752013-04-25T10:46:37.983-07:002013-04-25T10:46:37.983-07:00One of your statements stands out for me in a part...One of your statements stands out for me in a particular way: <br /><br />"When anyone acts outside the perceived interest of the group, the group enforces both formal and informal compliance to bring the violator back in line with group wishes."<br /><br />I have always been interested in alternative/restorative justice systems. The socially-based African "enforcement" sounds like a parallel of aboriginal sentencing circles employed here in Canada and in Australia amongst native groups. It seems the antithesis of the Western manner, which consists of locking away an offender, out of sight and reach of the larger community, and with few options for real "rehabilitation".<br /><br />"Ubuntu" also sounds like one of the reasons I hear many Canadian workers, returning from a stint in Africa, complain about "theft". What the African considers sharing of goods is viewed very negatively by outsiders.<br /><br />Thank you, Val and Lon, for shedding light on a poorly understood part of our world.Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-57841355048792435572013-04-19T08:16:44.210-07:002013-04-19T08:16:44.210-07:00It is wonderful reading about good going on in the...It is wonderful reading about good going on in the world. baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-90375188900199255332013-04-17T17:59:37.823-07:002013-04-17T17:59:37.823-07:00Thank you for sharing Helena's story again, Va...Thank you for sharing Helena's story again, Val. I had to laugh when you mentioned the confusion over family relationships. Obviously these matters are much more vital to the "western" mind... I'm sure that would drive me crazy for a while!Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-40866105919708878502013-03-09T03:36:37.335-08:002013-03-09T03:36:37.335-08:00I enjoy what you guys are up too. This sort of cle...I enjoy what you guys are up too. This sort of clever work and coverage!<br />Keep up the awesome works guys I've incorporated you guys to my blogroll.<br /><br />Also visit my web page - <a href="http://pro-poser.info/index.php?title=Declaring_Bankruptcy" rel="nofollow">declaring bankruptcy in Florida</a><br /><i>my web page</i>: <b><a href="http://newserviceonline.tk/blog/view/42591/bankruptcy-and-tax-refunds-can-i-keep-it" rel="nofollow">filing bankruptcy in florida</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-7684252598281006432013-02-27T16:23:52.910-08:002013-02-27T16:23:52.910-08:00It is nice to meet Lucia. I think it is incredible...It is nice to meet Lucia. I think it is incredible that some people can make a home even in such difficult conditions. How your ladies must treasure coming to work at your studio, Val! Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-53650685343593131112013-01-28T13:53:28.766-08:002013-01-28T13:53:28.766-08:00Wow! Thank you soooooo much. I can't wait to ...Wow! Thank you soooooo much. I can't wait to see it ;)LisaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570555288663975913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554306766338981769.post-61931334263580075242013-01-22T20:35:45.881-08:002013-01-22T20:35:45.881-08:00Val,
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