“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I […]
Street Art in Oman?!!
Imagine my surprise when one of my Omani students told me that the walls of his entire village had been […]
Maintaining Inner Balance in a Turbulent World
I don’t know about you, but maintaining a balanced state of being is my greatest challenge in life. As if […]
Popayán, Colombia–Romantic Colonial Jewel
If American playwright Tennessee Williams had been born in Latin America, it surely would have been in southern Colombia’s […]
Privilege and Responsibility
According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), in 2016 there were an estimated 152 million children world-wide who were working […]
The Amazing Street Art Scene in Bogotá, Colombia
As a great lover of colorful urban landscapes, I’ve traveled to many of the world’s most noted cities for street […]
Reboot: The Global Reach of American Culture
This week I’m re-blogging an update to my very first post. Since this blog has been accused of rambling without […]
The Leadership Vacuum in Trump’s America
Ask people in other countries what they admire and respect most about America and they will mention, without hesitation, cutting-edge […]
An expat in need of roots
I’m just back to Colombia after spending two months in the USA, so I’m experiencing both major and minor cultural […]
Cultural Views on Snakes
It’s late spring/early summer in the Northern Hemisphere which means snakes and other reptiles are once again active. This past […]
My quest blog 