Paula Johnson

by Paula Johnson Nearly time for the little ones (and some big ones) to come seeking “treats” and compliments. Who can create or find the best costume for “Trick or Treat” night? I put out a message to my family, near and extended, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Halloween Costuming

Time for something light and fun. How about an old-style trivia quiz? Get out your pencils and sharpen your brain. Some of you out there really keep me on my toes. Here we go… Questions 1. What current popular beverage was originally … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: New Trivia

Even though we arrived during the end of their winter season in South Africa, when the sun came out, it nice enough to wear capri pants and 3/4 sleeves. It reminded me much like Tempe, Arizona – change of season clothing …no … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Farewell Africa

The evening fire pit ready for a good conversation. by Paula Johnson Visiting Africa was a true social science experience for me. The cultural, economic and geographic differences were quite evident as we passed through the … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces:
Paula’s Africa

The author, Paula Johnson, in back at left with students of the special education school. Joining Paula are Andrea and Jacob Robinson by Paula Johnson In a previous column I mentioned that Annie, the wife of Hendrik the outfitter, had … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Africa Edition – Special Education School

by Paula Johnson At Rolling Hills, we not only have had pheasants and chukars (partridge), but also peacocks and guinea fowl. When the guys learned that there were guinea fowl in our hunting area, they asked questions. Yes, they could … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Guinea Hunting in Africa

“The portrait” of Jacob Robinson’s Kudu. Posing with Jacob (center) are his wife, Andrea Robinson, and Paula and Curt Johnson. by Paula Johnson Traditionally an African trip means animals and lots of photography. So, I will start with … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Local Hunters Bag the Big Ones in Africa

by Paula Johnson “A trip of a lifetime!” That is what I heard all year once the pandemic issues began to relax. It seemed that everyone was more excited about me going with Curt to Africa than I was. Once I wrapped my head around the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Africa 2022

by Paula Johnson Modern medicine becomes more modern by the day. One almost needs to become sick to get a view of the newness of modern medicine.    I had occasion over the summer to experience something new to me in today’s medicine … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Nuclear Medicine

by Paula Johnson Maybe because I have done so much travelling over the years that is why I believe that nothing teaches us more about our language than learning or working with a foreign one. Sometimes a person doesn’t even have to leave … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: Word Choices and Idioms

by Paula Johnson Road trips have been a part of my family life since John and I were little children. On our first family road trip to Florida, we packed up and set out on our way. Things were fine until we stopped for the night. John … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Touring America

Oquawka is a small town, about the size of Marcellus, just a short distance from my hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. It sits on the eastern shore of the Mississippi River.  It was at this place I first learned how to eat a catfish. … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Norma Jean(e)