Flipping through my SST journal from six years ago has helped to add some perspective to my current experiences in Tanzania. I'm actually impressed with my 20-21 year old self's analysis and introspection, and I'm surprised by the threads that run through that writing and my current experience. As I've stated before, I love questions. …
Category: Questions…
To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.
– Albert Einstein
Wired for connection..
"How does it feel to have internet access at your house? Handy? Too distracting? A nice balance?" - Jessie My goal for this trip was to write a blog post a week. I wanted to keep people updated without writing gobs of emails, and I wanted to spend intentional time on my writing. I had …
Who is your president?
That question was raised by one of my students. I answered it: "My president is Barack Obama and my president will be Donald Trump starting in January." "How aware are people in Tanzania of the recent US election? Either locals or the international volunteers you're living with." - Seth Thanks for the question. I suppose …
The Zone of Comfort..
Happy post Thanksgiving everyone! I had a delightfully traditional Thanksgiving. After a brief celebration of my housemate Kamal's graduation from an electrical school I joined Laura and Tarik for a deliciously American Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner was mostly prepared by the very funny and very hospitable Noah and Tricia Kaye who are EMM Missionaries new …
Ask me a Question?
I am a huge fan of questions. But I'm not going to dive into that now. I have inflicted my students with my love of questions by insisting every one of them jot down a questions on a scrap of paper to me every Monday (so only twice now...). I figured kids ages 9-13 would …
My Reason for the Season
Basking in the early Colorado sun on Christmas morning, my family of four and I celebrate with a casual brunch and lots of lounging in slippers and sweatpants. The stereo plays our Christmas classics and we exchange gifts that meet our various hobby and adventure needs. My grandparents and uncle are joining us this evening …
Redefining Masculinity
http://youtu.be/DeIDSzIAmjQ Fabulously articulated issues, solutions, and concern for all of humanity. Not just females. Not just males. Not just abusers. Not just do gooders. But every human.
Words… what a strangeconfusingridiculous language we have.
Words... what a strangeconfusingridiculous language we have. Communication is central to our navigation of life and the world around us. It's hard enough to understand each other with personal experience influencing connotation and vocab meanings, but now check out all these words that are their very own antonyms! Gah no wonder things get so screwed …
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Geologist informs on global climate change.
http://youtu.be/4rLRObEhC4I I think this is such important information to hear. He addresses the attack on the Scientific Method by the "Climate Issue" and the damage that is done by corrupt claims of science for money and power. Don't get me wrong though. I think the issues of environmental equality, sustainable energy and working toward a …
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Rays of Cobalt Blue 