As Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian military forces attack the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, I’d like to share some memories of my […]
Coal and the Price of Prosperity
The following is an updated post from 2019 which is relevant to the policy negotiations currently taking place in the […]
The Hands of Buddha: Iconography as Teacher
For the curious observer of art and culture, a study of religious icons is both a visual and intellectual feast. […]
The Enchanting Landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island
As decadent as it may feel given the past one-year-plus of pandemic lockdowns in much of the world, the process […]
Stereotypes of Rural America ++
When asked about all things ‘American’ while living abroad, my standard answer was (and is) that the land area is […]
Exploring ‘New World’ Cultures at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology
Exploring one of the world’s great archaeology museums is high on my list of favorite things to do. It’s an […]
Venice in Moody Black and White
As the pre-pandemic tourist hoards would surely attest, Venice is one of our planet’s most atmospheric urban travel destinations. In […]
For the Love of Photography: Bill Bryan’s Legacy
The pilgrimage through the sacred landscape is a journey in the world and in the mind. The point of arrival […]
Kenya’s Maasai Mara: The People and Wildlife
For many of us, international travel is laced with the anticipation of encountering and interacting with cultures that are very […]
Turning the Page on History: Wilmington, NC 1898
I first heard about the 1898 Wilmington Race Riots (also known as the Wilmington Massacre) soon after moving to this […]
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