Frontrunners in Ghana
Not too long ago I was backpacking in Central America, exploring the nomad’s life through three different countries. Having said this, I recall meeting a deaf dude at a cafe in Costa Rica. He expounded to me about a leadership program in Denmark infused with leaders. He said the leadership program consisted of an [...]
Spirit (Part II of an Ongoing Series)
A spiritual journey forces you to confront the concept of self-directed motion. The action that you take is of secondary importance to the realization that action is yours to take. * Until I was seventeen years old, I thought I believed in God. In retrospect I think I was much too busy at the [...]
Spirit (Part I of an Ongoing Series)
I went to the Devils Tower recently with my wife Amy and three year old son Jack. It was a slightly hot day. There was an easily accessible footpath around the entire Tower, but before we had even circled a third of it, Amy began to tire. I in no way blame her for this. [...]
In DC, Poor and Bored? Travel You May! (Part II in a Series of IV)
This is part two of a four – part series, focusing on Virginia. Saving money and gas due to the rising cost of living and oil prices? Live in the Greater DC Metro area and “been there/done that” everything the travel websites and books recommend to do in the area? Don’t want to go where the tourists [...]
In DC, Poor and Bored? Travel You May!
Saving money and gas due to the rising cost of living and oil prices? Live in the Greater DC Metro area and “been there/done that” everything the travel websites and books recommend to do in the area? Don’t want to go where the tourists slow you down and irritate you with their one-thousand camera snapshots [...]
Deaf Goofus and Gallant Go to Deaf Happy Hour
About two months ago, I was at the dentist’s office. It reminded me of the two best things about going to the doctor when you’re little: candy and Novocain shots. Um, wait, not Novocain shots, but Highlights for Children. Highlights for Children featured an illustrated story starring two kids, Goofus and Gallant. The purpose of [...]
Institution Nationale des Sourds a’ Paris
Before heading to the World Federation of the Deaf Congress in Madrid, Spain, I went to Paris, France to visit famous landmarks such as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and Versailles. On the third day, I decided to visit the Institution Nationale des Sourds a’ Paris, the Deaf institute where Laurent Clerc studied under the [...]
You can do it
The video speaks for itself, but a few words: Heidi Zimmer. Â Deaf-blind. Â Solo mountain climbing. If she can, you can do anything you put your mind to. Vote for her story at 127 Defining Moments. Filmed by Jose Saldana.
Umphium Mai: Final Part, A Tea Break
Recently, I traveled to Thailand and visited a refugee camp on the border between Thailand and Burma (Myanmar). The main event of the day was a visit to the opening ceremony of an English instruction program. See blog part one, two, and pictures for more. Teatime at Umphium is a delicious affair, beyond price. Sitting [...]
Umphium Mai, Part Two: The English Immersion Program
Recently, I traveled to Thailand and visited a refugee camp on the border between Thailand and Burma (Myanmar). The main event of the day was a visit to the opening ceremony of an English instruction program. See blog part one and pictures for more. As part of our visit to Umphium, we experienced the opening [...]