Peregrination Cultivation

Adventures, ideas, and musings as I meander through the second half of life

  • Appealing…

    Appealing…

    I received additional information on the reasons for my non-clearance on June 6. Two of the three issues are likely showstoppers, Nonetheless, on the 15th, I submitted an appeal. Read more

  • Livin’ in Limbo Land

    Livin’ in Limbo Land

    Little has happened with the Peace Corps since they notified me that they are not able to clear me medically. I’m still waiting for the official letter describing the issue(s) so that I can initiate an appeal. Read more

  • A New Hurdle

    A New Hurdle

    Yesterday, I received a message that Peace Corps is not able to medically clear me at this time. The message continued by saying that I will receive a medical non-clearance letter with a more detailed explanation within two weeks. The letter will also tell me how I can appeal the decision, which I fully intend… Read more

  • Bird Diversion

    Bird Diversion

    In late April, I visited my mom for a week. We spent much of our time together exploring the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding areas in Eastern Oregon. Read more

  • First Meeting

    First Meeting

    In mid April, an email landed in my inbox telling me that my Uganda cohort would have our first on-boarding meeting via Zoom the following Friday. Read more

  • Medical Clearance

    Medical Clearance

    While legal clearance was a rush to get a few pieces of paper off to DC to let others do the work, medical clearance is a slog and a lot of paperwork on my end. Read more


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