“Climate change probably represents the biggest threat to human health over the next 10 or 20 years.” Ashish Jha, Director […]
Artemisia Gentileschi–Italian Painter and Heroine
The 17th century artist Artemisia Gentileschi was a woman who possessed a wealth of strength and intelligence that enabled her […]
Street Art in Lima, Peru
One of my favorite aspects of living in Latin America is the abundance of street art that adorns buildings, alleys […]
How to Help Venezuelans in Need
In an article published this week, my friend Christopher Burke has included a list of organizations that are working to […]
Putting a Face on Venezuela’s Humanitarian Crisis
For those who have been paying scant attention to the news-worthy articles tucked between Trump headlines, the on-going humanitarian crisis […]
Peru’s Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an absolute masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony to the Inca civilization. UNESCO designation 1983 As is […]
Nature’s Embrace
Nature is never ending The comfort I feel surrounding me Being connected to the whole universe Takes me away from […]
Margaret Mead–Bringing Anthropology to the Masses
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that […]
Abuse of Power: the more things change…
Just to prove the wisdom of the old adage ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same,’ I […]
Contemplating an ancient civilization in San Agustín, Colombia
While many globetrotting travelers these days hurry from one megasite to another in their haste to check each off a […]
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