“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” ~ Masanobu Fukuoka The magpies sat in the apple tree that sheltered the corn. They were large and thick and daring. The birds considered us with their ridiculously intelligent eyes. “They were watching like [...]
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The Food Forest and the Hands of Women
Further up into the swampy delta of the Mandovi River, in the foothills to the southeast of Panaji, lie several organic farms and some spice plantations that claim an ecological focus. A patient young man of thirty years took me there in his cramped white car. That was Meghnath. I met him on the street just [...]
India. Why Am I Going?
It wasn’t easy but I nailed down a hotel room in Goa, India over the phone. I has just popped my first mefloquine and was checking out the online booking rates. I couldn’t help thinking – I could do better than this. I went over a couple of maps and found a hotel, the Ginger [...]
Haiti Photos : Crossing the Artibonite at Deslandes
Haiti Photos: Crossing the Artibonite at Deslandes
Haiti: Le Geste
Le Geste is one of the farmers we are working with in Deslandes, Haiti. He is growing corn, beans, squash and sweet potatos on the CIJ demonstration farm. I have trouble with names. Sometimes I forget my own. I’m going through my notes and photos to match people with names. I hope I got the [...]
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Twenty-One Beautiful Birds of Panama – Birdgasm!
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Spring Rainstorm Pictures – My Shot of the Day – April 1, 2013
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Seeking Some Sassy Ceviche at the Fish Market in Panama City
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Arabian Sea Sunset
