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Oct 31 2025 
Slices of Nepal, #4
“The whisper turns out to be a touch. We are all so bereft of friends and companions, especially those among us who have lots of ‘friends.’”
with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.
Rather Not Be in New Youk! — Oct 26, 2025.
Going from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang, I sat next to an Italian lady on… Continue reading
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Oct 26 2025 
Slices of Nepal, #3
“Suddenly, there were more cars, fewer shops, little foot traffic and no history. The car, television and, now, cellphone make being nowhere not just possible, but desirable.”
with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.
Could Have Been, Can Be and Will Be Much Worse — Oct 22, 2025.
Should have rung one of those bells five or… Continue reading
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Oct 25 2025 
Slices of Nepal, #2
“Those without reverence are wannabe demons. Faith plus heritage can accomplish wonders.”
with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.
Gods, Demons and Wannabe Demons — Oct 20, 2025.
Yesterday was the start of Tihar, Nepal’s festival of lights. In India, it’s called Diwali. As a newly converted Hindu, there’s no way I was going to miss this,… Continue reading
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Jul 03 2024 
Conflict or Harmony? Russia’s Global Leadership Is Key to 21st Century World Development Through Two New Powers
A question that was explored at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF): Can global and national development occur without conflict and violence?
Connie Rahakundini Bakrie at the Valdai Club has a technical/social methodology
This planet on which we rely for our subsistence is facing immense and unprecedented crises, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable. Whether… Continue reading
