The ravines of Port-au-Prince (part 2)

March 26, 2013 By
Garbage collects at the outflow of a canal near Blvd. Harry Truman

There is no away On some philosophical level, most of us recognize the truth in this adage which has gained[Read More...]

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The ravines of Port-au-Prince (part 1)

March 12, 2013 By
rue dalencourt ravine

The ravines of Port-au-Prince represent for me a perfect distillation of adjectives about this city.

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Let’s all Common Build!

June 8, 2012 By
tensegrity - Common Boston group

Boston – When sustainable-living ideas, urban gardening, bike sharing, community-supported agriculture and bike-powered machines gather together the result is the[Read More...]

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Hallelujah!

April 26, 2012 By
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A few months later…as promised (not).  My usual repertoire, which has caused a struggle I have found writing within my[Read More...]

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