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Sato–my new favorite drink as I scour Bangkok Thai Rice Wine

EVIDENCE OF ELLINGTON’s GENIUS WITH WIND INSTRUMENTS LISTEN: THE MOOCHE One of the most wise and effective teachers I ever had was Maestro Mehli Mehta.  Maestro Mehta said very wise things most of the time, but this one gem was particularly great.  He said “there are three great composers for wind instruments.  Mozart (no dispute),…

I need to be reminded sometimes that reading is the other half of better writing. 10 reasons for writers to do more reading

In Bangkok, at the Institute for International Studies at Ramkhamhaeng University, I am trying to integrate online learning in my classroom teaching.  This integration is a challenge on several levels, but is effective and worthwhile.  My ability and success are a work in progress, but my intention is to apply experiential and integrate learning theory…

I will describe a little bit about my most recent classes and describe the process of work, learning and output that are expected.I find myself as a sort of wandering teacher (21st century Erasmus?) so I teach sometimes in California at Marymount California University (MCU) and other times (1x or 2x per year) in Thailand…

My bucket list of places to visit in Iran, with this mini-list focusing on the natural environment: Kaluts, KermanKeshit canyon, KermanHormoz colorful landscapes, Persian GulfYalan great dunes, KermanBisheh waterfall, LorestanBadabsourt, MazandaranArasbaran forests, TabrizDamavand peak, TehranTabas kaleh jenni, YazdAlisadr cave, Hamedan

I recently read that Sagitarian folks like me share these characteristics in our relationships: 1. You can’t deal with attention-seeking partners.2. You are too blunt with your words.3. You lose interest too easily.4. You don’t respect other people’s boundaries and personal lines.5. You make promises that are bigger than you.6. You like your single status,…

Niall is my 16 yr old son who plays football and baseball at Palos Verdes High School.  He is launching a new website so that baseball and football coaches might notice him. CLICK HERE FOR NIALL’s WEBSITE

Best of Baja Road Trip

I just recently toured some of the highways of Baja California, from LA to Ensenada to Catavina to Catavina to San Felipe and across the linea at Mexicali.  My next trip will explore the Ensenada-Tecate highway for its food, wine, and scenery.  I did that route many times many years ago but have no concept…