This piece from the CBC talks about a CIA operative who is going to auction off a lock of Ernesto “Ché” Guevara’s hair along with other paraphernalia that was present at the revolutionary’s death 40 years ago in Bolivia. “It’s time for me to put the past behind and pass these on to someone else,” … [Read more…]
So, I’ve been inspired by Petra and Adam and 8 other bloggers to make a list of five things that I want to do next – not necessarily big things, just a list to get me moving. And with it a new blog (when I have 10 blogs on the go, please take my computer … [Read more…]
and still going strong. Almost 800 comments from nearly 50 different people. I’m curious. Could I have everyone raise their hand if they read my blog. Add a little comment stating “present” with your name or online handle and at the end of next week I’ll scope out how many regular readers I have. If … [Read more…]
605 people were murdered in Canada last year. That’s 1.81 murders per 100,000 people. 5885 people were murdered in Guatemala last year. That’s 46.23 murders per 100,000 people. The difference is primarily due to a culture of impunity in Guatemala. The BBC article says that last year the murder convictions were in the single digits. … [Read more…]
I’ve been super busy. The last two days, I’ve put in 24 hours of work, plus 8 hours on the weekend. During all of this, I’ve had lots to write about, but now I’ve forgotten most of what I’ve wanted to say. Here are a few snapshots of some experiences / thoughts. I’ve installed 23 … [Read more…]
This is a day worth celebrating! I think it is cool that we get to live through two palindromic years – 1991 and 2002. The next one is in 105 years.
Between movies #1 and #2, and right after eating a quick supper, I shot into an appliance store that also sells movies. You know, just to see if there were any deals. Before I could get to the shelf with adult movies – by adult I don’t mean pornography, I mean not for children – … [Read more…]
No clothes needed.
My sister Salomé gave me a little notebook for Christmas. In it she asks probing questions like: What is your earliest childhood memory?Do you have any regrets?When you were a kid, what did you want to do when you grew up?What are your favorite memories of Mom? Papa?When you tell others about our childhood, what … [Read more…]
I got the Harper’s Weekly Review email today, so I’m going to try and write my day out in a similar fashion. The paper cutter arrived at the stationary store and so Flor and I cut translated verses up and stapled them to letters to children’s sponsors. Pablo hasn’t shown up to school since telling … [Read more…]