Rangoon was once the richest city in the richest country in Southeast Asia. Today it is a poor city in the poorest country in the region. Myanmar’s economy today is outstripped by those of Laos and Cambodia – nearby countries that have suffered the ravages of foreign invasions and a despotic government.
Cured by the Sea
Her waves of truth are a form of therapy, self discovery in my sea sanctuary.
Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Make It Safe
No discussion about legalization should end without the topic of children at least coming up as a part of the discussion. What should not happen is for children to be used as a weapon in a war of words.
Riaz Mamdani to make good on Federal refugee promise
The Syrian refugee crisis seemed to reach its pinnacle in September when the small body of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi washed up on a beach in Turkey. Aylan, his brother, mother and father had fled Syria in a tiny overcrowded boat that capsized during the treacherous journey. Aylan, his brother, Ghalib, and their mother all drowned […]
What was Once a Home
“What was Once a Home” is a series of drawings that documents foreclosed homes in the Chicago area.
Finding Our Scottish Roots
Making our way to Edinburgh, we mounted Castlehill and crossed the large forecourt of the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. Our destination? Canada!
Concrete Creations: Water Feature Ideas
As promised, here are some photos of some of the concrete water fountain features I have in mind.
Crossing the Nullarbor
If you want to expand your mental horizons by being made to feel really small, there’s no better place to do it than on the 1,100km Nullarbor Plain, on a roadtrip between Perth and Adelaide.
The Bluestocking Society 2.0
The idea of stories and sharing experiences is so simple and universal, yet it is a lost art across generations.
The Golden Rock Pagoda: It Flirts with a Fall That Never Comes
When I saw the picture of the Golden Rock Pagoda, I was struck by the danger of choosing such a dangerous site as a place for a pagoda. The presence of a reliquary spire of a hair of Buddha embedded in the rock prevents the rock from toppling down the side of the mountain.
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