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Inequality: The Madness and the Paradox

The (now global) market system is the root of strife amongst human beings...All inequity is rooted in market driven inequality. When humans' perceived needs are met, we are by nature a peaceful species... Yet, we as a global body of collective individuals, knowingly spew poison into the air. We adulterate our water supply with industrial [...]

Becoming a Global Citizen: A Journey of World Environment

It was 1976 when I first opened my eyes to Hibbing, Minnesota. Although my hometown was once a bustling community known for ethnic diversity as well as its industrial and social related advancements, it now exists as a quiet semi-rural place similar to many other American communities. This majestic silence, however, is interrupted weekly by [...]

OFF (again) TO THE “VILLAGE OF THE LITTLE WELL,” for research…

Tomorrow morning, I am off for three days of intense research in an ethnic Karen village called "Ban nam bor noi"(village of the little well).

 My close friend and colleague Tanya and I will be delivering some donations from a wonderful Australian couple (Diane and Nigel), in addition to doing workshops with the community. We [...]

2014-05-02T20:27:54+07:00May 2nd, 2014|Categories: Northern Thailand, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Zimmy’s Restaurant Closes: preserve community…support its icons

Even living across the world from Hibbing, Minnesota, my hometown, it's saddening to learn that Zimmy's (Bob Dylan themed) Restaurant has closed! And, for what? Every time I consider coming back "home" to the Range area from living in Asia, I realize that my home is really inside of myself, carried anywhere, that no matter [...]

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