The Hmong have been in Minnesota for 40 years. Which aspects of a culture does a people bring to a[…]
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Thailand: A Look Back at the Best Moments/Photos
River rides, elephant rides, Hmong villages, Long neck women… Art, blossoms, schools, sports… New friends, new terrain, and lots of[…]
Read moreHe Had Everything, So Why Did Robin Williams Commit Suicide?
When someone kills themselves or suffers from depression/substance abuse, we’re quick to ask why and point out the external[…]
Read moreThe Grand Finale of Thailand: The Grand Palace
Grand it was. I just wish we had spent more time. Check out the ahead pictures, and you’ll understand why.[…]
Read moreWhether You’re Pro-Life or Pro-Choice, the Undercover Planned Parenthood Videos are Good
It’s easy to go back and forth about the morality of Planned Parenthood. They are huge. They provide many services.[…]
Read moreThe Lion, The Myth, and the Morality Tale
Hype and myth are loaded themes that go hand in hand. Once something is mythologized, it’s easy to go overboard about[…]
Read moreRefugee Camp Ruins and a Buddhist Monastery
Our van motorcade approached a monastery community with row houses, a large, black statue of the Buddha, and temples.[…]
Read moreHow to End Trophy Hunting in Africa
Okay. If you want to end trophy hunting in Africa, here’s how to do it: First you need to[…]
Read moreCockroaches, Cow Guts, and Other Pictures from a Thailand Food/Fish Market
Bright colors–of vegetables and cow guts. Fried toad. Live toad. Crustaceans and catfish. And all the locals supplying and[…]
Read moreFaces in the Crowd at the Rice Street Parade in St. Paul
Parades are tried and true. I’ve been going to them my whole life, and they’ve been part of down-home[…]
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