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 […]
More Arms in the Middle East
…the US Government instead chose the path of aggression and death in partnership with Saudi Arabia… The civil war in […]
We All Need Encouragement
“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 […]
