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Celebrate Haiti’s significant contribution to our world, as you give.
In the midst of an earlier crisis, Haitian author Edwidge Danticat reminds us of the contributions of Haiti’s vibrant culture and people. This reading offers a timely message for today — as the nation struggles in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.
Harlem Gospel Choir comes to Phoenix April 18, 7:30PM.
As one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world, the Harlem Gospel Choir has performed for Nelson Mandela, the Pope, Paul McCarthy, U2, and Diana Ross …just to name a few! Sharing their message of love, peace, and harmony with thousands of people, the cultural ambassadors create a better understanding of the [...]
Belize: Seen and noted, heard and felt.
On Aunt Carrie’s Speak Easy blog, a light easy way to stay current on points of view on much that is happening “now”I read about Andy Palacio. Mr. Palacia was a bandleader and songwriter who spearheaded a revival of the Garifuna music of Central America. He died Saturday in his native Belize City, Belize. He [...]
Andre Leon Talley , you’re invited to lunch.
This man is fashion! The Fall fashion books are out, fatter than ever. There’s a new silhouette, smaller and tighter on top, fem skirts or flared pants at the bottom, wide belts for a tiny look at the waist, sexy and glamorous, fine detailing even in ready to wear, black is the new black. (Not [...]
A great quote on what it takes to overcome fear.
This quote is from Sir Randolph Fiennes, a professional adventurer who has been called the ‘world’s greatest living explorer’: he’s spent thirty years circumnavigating the globe, and ran seven marathon’s in seven days…internationally: “The voice telling you to stop must be treated with suspicion. “ Think about it.
Joel’s Photo from Asia 3
One of the historic sites I toured was the Chiang Kei-shek Memorial. Here are some of my favorite photos of this and other historic sites in Taipei. There is cultural info on Taiwan below but I encourage you to go online and discover for yourself the wealth of information available about the history of this [...]
Joel’s Photos from Asia 1: Taiwan and Shenzhen.
Here I am outside the Taoist Temple. It was a drizzly day in Taipei but nothing could dampen the beauty of this temple. Our guide told us that the Dragon symbolizes the Emperor and the Phoenix, the Empress. Here are other photos from this beautiful serene stop on my tour.
Get Ready for China!
One of many many things that I learned traveling and training in China and Taiwan is that there are significant opportunities for those of us in the educational and training industries to contribute and to learn from the Chinese. The people I met are industrious, hard working, passionate, and making money! The women right [...]
Taking in the View in ShenZhen
I’m in the office of my client on the 14th floor over looking a very pretty scene – a green park (think of a smaller version of Central Park’s Meadow), canal waterway and busy street. I see trees, a cluster of evergreens, and two levels of buildings around the park. The lower lever look to [...]
A New Year’s Celebration at the Office
I was invited to join in the blessing of the office today and I accepted. There was incense, shooting off of fire-crackers to welcome in the New Year, and a toast of Pepsi Cola. “Why Pepsi Cola?†I asked. I was told “Bcause the can says everything is happiness. Cola means keilei in Mandarin– for [...]
