by Lance Hunt | Aug 30, 2021
Our friend Rina loves her job. She is a cheerful soul, and works as a house girl. She did housework for her older white lady employer. As the years rolled by her job morphed into cook and nurse. Then her now-frail employer eventually died, peacefully in her own bed...
by Lance Hunt | Aug 29, 2021
Last week I stopped at a gas station in Port Vila to get some fuel. I have been to this particular station before, but not regularly: probably less than once a year.In Vanuatu there are no self-serve fuel stations. I have not touched a bowser in 5 years. There is...
by Lance Hunt | Aug 28, 2021
Was talking with my wife this morning.Adeline was looking at the Australian news, and saying “We've been here in Vanuatu almost five years now. Until I look at the news I forget how crazy it was in Australia. How I was always checking myself in case I...
by Lance Hunt | Aug 27, 2021
Upfront Warning: This email may offend.It's about the reason why people don’t take action….They’re scared.That’s it. Nearly every excuse I hear has that simple – but powerful – feeling at its core.Fear of getting it wrong.Fear of inadvertently breaking the...
by Lance Hunt | Aug 26, 2021
“My tenant is saying the water heater is not working and the plumber wants to charge a fortune to replace it. Can you help?”So went the conversation with an associate who is living in Australia for the moment. Her tenant in her house outside of Port Vila...
