Three years ago this month, I was in India. And although the henna they stained my hands with is long gone, the trip is frequently top of mind. So today as I read the news online, the articles around President Obama's trip to India piqued my interests ("U.S. to advance cooperation with India in … [Read more...]
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My Thoughts: Poised on History’s Doorstep: Super Salmon or Frankenfish? – latimes.com
A few months ago I read about a new type of genetically modified salmon that was in development (blogged about it as well). Today I saw another article on the topic and a few things stood out for me. Below is an excerpt that I think everyone should read: The ground-breaking nature of the proposal … [Read more...]
Great Souvenirs from All Around the World
Traveling gives you a chance to see unbelievable sights and to meet great people. Bringing back some memories for people comes with photos, etc. On the other hand, sometimes you feel you should buy gifts for everyone. And although I frequently bring back small things like keychains to pass around at … [Read more...]
Top 10 Signs I’m Addicted to Twitter (Confessions of an Addict)
Okay.... I know it sounds over the top to people who aren't on twitter... but for those of us who are, there are some clear signs of addiction, obsession, etc. It's so bad, that I felt I need to write some of it down (writing has always made things more real to me). And since I've always been a … [Read more...]
A New Thanksgiving Tradition in the Making? #Thankafarmer
Thanksgiving has always been an incredible part of my life. I've celebrated the holidays many years with vast number of family and other years I've been in faraway places like India or Italy where friends have attempted to make me feel at home, particularly for that meal. This year, we will … [Read more...]
Three Days in Another World
Having spent time in the Soviet Union, Turkey, China, etc., I thought I knew what it felt like to be in a different world. But those were easy to prepare for. The languages were different, I had long hours on airplanes, etc. This week's trip to the North American International Livestock Expo … [Read more...]
