Malawi Update
I found this email very interesting. Chief Tione's tribulations sound remarkably familiar.
Greetings! Here's your penultimate memoir. See you soon.
CY
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Chief Tione looked tired this afternoon. Dark circles surrounded his eyes; he was slouched against the wall; and alpha waves periodically interrupted his thoughts. Nonetheless, Tione�s door was open for impromptu visitors.
As we chatted, Tione digressed to the trials and tribulations of chiefdom. He complained that people materialize at his house during all hours of the day and night. He grumbled that most concerns could be addressed at more convenient times. He denounced his job as mentally and physically exhausting. Lastly, he lamented the lack of individuals qualified to assist with his workload.
Tione is Group Village Headman for Makungula. He oversees thirteen communities. Thus constituents trek great distances for consultation. As chief, he cannot refuse.
In order to fulfill his obligations, Tione has made several sacrifices. He has abandoned canalicular pastimes, including painting and carving. He frequently delays meals and toileting to care for his people. And he doesn�t take days off.
It seems that doctors and village chiefs share the same call schedule.
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