Wanted: Typing Software

My school has two computers, one for staff and one for students. Both are running old versions of Windows and are very slow. Of course, there is no internet access so they are just used for typing exams and for computer classes.

One of my fellow teachers wants to learn how to type. If anyone has any typing programs on 3.5-inch floppy disk or a CD-ROM that you don't need anymore, and it is just taking up space in  your office, feel free to send it along. We will put it to good use! That goes for any old programs actually. I teach at the high school level, but there are two primary schools nearby and I am sure they could make use of any kids educational programs. So if you haven't already donated them to Goodwill, you know where to find me.

Zikomo kwambiri (thank you very much)

Care Packages

Last week I received two care packages, and it made my day! See how happy I am? That's because getting mail from home is wonderful!

So far I have had three packages mailed to me, and everything has arrived safely. I know Coalee has received several packages sent to her also. We have both received letters too (including from each other). So it seems like the mail systems in both Malawi and Moldova are pretty reliable after all, which is great.

If you want to send us a care package, please do! It is so nice to get something from home when we are so far away. If you need ideas, here are a few suggestions:

Coalee in Moldova

Granola bars (Lara bars & kashi bars)

Markers

Polaroid camera & film

Mini portable speaker for iPhone

An adult wooden rocking chair kit that I can build myself

Sticky tack, to hang pictures on the wall

Stacy in Malawi

Photos of you!

Duct tape, in cool colors/designs

Clif Bars, Lara Bars

Trail mix

Dried fruit

Sugar-free gum

0.7 mm pencil lead

Sticky tack, to hang pictures on the wall

Chocolate that doesn't melt, like plain M&Ms or Nutella or cocoa powder

Anything you feel like sending!