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Quick quiz flowchart:
Posted on August 4, 2018November 5, 2019

Quick quiz flowchart:

as women it is in our best interests to help men to be able to become the very best version of themselves, if only selfishly because we will benefit from it. Continue reading Quick quiz flowchart:

the book thief – a story about humanity
Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

the book thief – a story about humanity

Finally just finished watching the movie “The Book Thief” (yes, it took me several nights to be able to finish it – I’m getting that sort of old ha) and it was great. Spoiler alert – I would highly recommend. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s the story of a young girl growing up … Continue reading the book thief – a story about humanity

school shoes for barefeet
Posted on May 28, 2015July 6, 2015

school shoes for barefeet

they say that they must finish selling their chocolate bars before they can go home. The reality of their vulnerability is so apparent. How readily they get in a taxi with virtual strangers only on the promise of new shoes. Continue reading school shoes for barefeet

Education in the words of Tamia
Posted on July 20, 2014March 23, 2015

Education in the words of Tamia

“Education can change the world – or at the very least, change a town economically. School helps to achieve all of the goals that you have in your life.” Continue reading Education in the words of Tamia

Social Roles and Relationships of Power
Posted on November 13, 2012March 24, 2015

Social Roles and Relationships of Power

What is the economic value of work that woman perform in the home? Continue reading Social Roles and Relationships of Power

The widow’s mite
Posted on December 16, 2011March 24, 2015

The widow’s mite

Sort of a bag lady. A twisted foot with long yellow nails. But eyes that are alive and dances as she sings. Those clear blue eyes can only be described as having a special twinkle. Continue reading The widow’s mite

Posted on September 11, 2011March 23, 2015

Ten years ago, today.

Ten years ago today. We are all remembering exactly where we were ten years ago today. September 11th, 2001. Where we were when we first heard that the world would no longer be the same. And there is such a urge, to share that story.  In official memorial ceremonies, in personal conversations, even as a … Continue reading Ten years ago, today.

children who cant be children
Posted on April 4, 2011May 18, 2015

children who cant be children

The little girl little comes up to us quietly asking for a peso. She cant be more than 4 years old. As much as their little faces make me sad, I don’t ever give money to kids begging (ever seen the movie ‘Slum Dog Millionaire’? well, it really happens). But Francisco is always bit more … Continue reading children who cant be children

Posted on January 15, 2011March 23, 2015

Tsotsi: What makes you bleed?

What makes you bleed? What, in a world that can be so hard, is the thing that keeps you soft?  And able to feel both love and pain. That is the central question of the South African movie Tsotsi, Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film. Do we ever understand our motivations for doing things? If … Continue reading Tsotsi: What makes you bleed?

Posted on November 29, 2010March 23, 2015

Why you should always dress-up when traveling

For my birthday, I had the fantastic opportunity to visit La Paz, Bolivia, on the cheap. Getting there turned out to be the biggest adventure of the trip. To start with, i flew boa airlines, which is operated by the Bolivian government. I began to question the legitimacy of the airline, when i found out they did not even have … Continue reading Why you should always dress-up when traveling

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