Carrot and Stick

* Note: These descriptions are not universal practice at all. They’ve happened enough times, however, to make note of.
I’ve come to learn that some organizations that hold press conferences here offer small but notable benefits to the journalists who attend.
Most times, these perks are simply a bottle of water, an accompanying glass and a serviette [...]

On Route

Inklings of what’s to come…

In less than two hours, I begin my 25-hour journey to Kigali. Lots of deep breaths and cup after cup of orange pekoe tea have provided some temporary comfort for those pre-departure jitters I’ve got coursing through my veins.

The first departure point: my parent’s house in Windsor, Ont. Soon, I’ll get [...]