June 12th was my first Philippines Independence Day outside Canada. My Filipino friends invited me to join a mini-celebration and flag raising ceremony at the Philippines Consulate in Sinamangal. I initially showed up at their …
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The half-year mark
Not sure where the time went, but last month marked our half-year in Nepal (May 14, 2009). Amazing. When I look back at my previous posts (especially the “Getting used to” post), I am often …
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Corporate Library Accomplished
My partner’s corporate library has finally been organized, with a little unexpected help from other office staff. Time will only tell if it will STAY organized. The 4-week process, which really in the end only …
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Limbu Sisters
Limbu Sisters, originally uploaded by gord clements. My good friend, humanitarian-partner’n-crime, and fellow Canadian Gord Clements takes wonderful photos in-and-around his village in Dharan. I’m looking forward to visiting him soon.
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Rafting the Trisuli River
It’s a little late but I thought I would share my thoughts about our two day rafting trip (which included an over night camp along the river AND my first camp fire of the year …
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Good Reads – Nepal
Here are four (2 non-fiction, 2 fiction) must read books recommended by my peers (and for which I hope to eventually read when I get around to it someday). Fataliasm and Development – Nepal’s Struggle …
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The Commons on Flickr
The amount and diversity of riveting photo collections on the world wide web continues to impress me. The Commons on Flickr shows you hidden treasures in the world’s public photography archives. You’re invited to help …
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Digitize Everything for Lasting Family Archives
I found an article from PC World that agrees with my point of digitizing everything – even old junk that you are going to get rid of, take a photo of it! You’ll never regret …
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Development & Aid doing more harm?
This has been an interesting topic lately, one that has hit home for both of us and is making us take a long hard look at how development & aid agencies are working. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXWIUg30Cpk&hl=en&fs=1] …
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Favourite Useable Bag Photos
I thought I would share how we are using reusable bags here in Nepal, since my favourite Canadian environmental organization decided that my photos were not suitable for their reusable bag mosaic. No, I’m not …