Kane Ryan, founder of Dirty Wall Project, returns to a joyous welcome in the Saki Naka slum in Bombay where his non-profit has already built a school. In his absence, Kane’s determination to help this remarkable community has only grown.
Archives for 2010
The Valley Girls Take On Buddhism
Nathan wrote a blog post about Valley Girls (remember them?) and Buddhism and soon discovered that all kinds of people read his blog, including Valley Girls.
New Dad and All, But I Still Have Time for Ice Hockey!
A new dad gives tips to other sport loving dads on how they too can combine their favourite sports with child rearing…and keep their partners happy!
Are These Pumpkin Carvings For Real?
A few days ago, the good folks at StumbleUpon served this amazing story up to me and I thought I would share it with our readers. Apparently, Ray Villafane can carve petrifying pumpkin portraits in just two hours. These have to be seen to be believed and are truly remarkable! Read the whole story here […]
Days of the Dead
The “Day of the Dead” should perhaps be more appropriately called the “Days of the Dead,” since from October 31 to November 2, all across Mexico, deceased loved ones are memorialized during this time. In urban areas the custom is treated much like our own Halloween, but in rural Mexico it is still an intensely religious holiday with roots going back into the mists of pre-Columbian times.
Living Ghosts
I believe there are living ghosts. People you bump into in life who influence you, make an impact and move on, who become part of who you are as a person, part of your makeup or character. People who nudge you awake, like ghosts, just passing through.
Credibility Vs. Transparency: A Closer Look at NPR and its Ethics Code
NPR has gotten into hot water twice recently over incidents related to its ethics code, famously over the firing of news analyst Juan Williams. Mike Sakasegawa takes a moment to examine the implications of that code and offers a fresh perspective.
Go Fast, Have Fun, Don’t Trip! Teaching Dog Agility
As Eric Brad knows from teaching dog agility, good communication between handlers and dogs is everything. It’s not about forcing a dog to play the game, it’s about forming relationships that bring put the best in humans and dogs.
Crazy About Cabbage
If you think cabbage is only good for coleslaw or cabbage rolls, think again. Sandra Phinney has discovered some zany and tasty new ways of preparing this old vegetable.
The Boy In the Theatre: A True Ghost Story
An abandoned, original old movie theatre still holds ghostly customers from its past and calls to its former owner in her dreams.
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