Top 5 Favorite Space Songs of All Time
It has been said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. In the case of music, I suppose one could substitute “ear” for “eye” in that old -adage. …
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The Global Index of Kindness
A missing layer in how we measure human progress For decades, nations have measured success using hard numbers. GDP, productivity, exports, growth rates. Useful metrics, certainly, but they describe economies…
A BIG Time Project in Bhutan
I first had the opportunity to meet one of the architects with Bjarke Ingels Group several years ago when I made opening remarks at an exhibition at the Woodruff Arts…
Protecting Niue – an Adventure Paradise
The phrase ‘Sustainable Tourism’ gets thrown around by many people in reference to many places, but what does it really mean? Taking immediate action, limiting the number of tourists, and…
The Baltic Way
In the late summer of 1989, on a night that appeared ordinary, a different kind of storm passed through three small nations on the Baltic Sea: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.…
Touring the Mississippi Gulf Coast: A Musical Journey
A Melodic Mosaic The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a vibrant tapestry of sounds and rhythms, offering music lovers a variety of genres and experiences. Known for its rich musical…
The Koleman Czito Monument
“If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” -Nikola Tesla Time. It is where everything begins and ends, the…
Baseball, Hot Dogs, Ultraman, and Chevrolet?
In the 1970’s Chevrolet launched an ad campaign with a catchy jingle. “Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and Chevrolet” was a tune meant to convey to the consumer that owning and…
Walk Like an Egyptian: The 4,000-Year-Old Secret Behind Reflexology
Reflexology may feel like the latest wellness trend, but its roots stretch all the way back to one of the most mysterious civilizations on Earth: Ancient Egypt. Long before aromatherapy…
A Century of Service – Ambassador “Ted” Britton, Jr.
“You must always strive to be a gentleman and a scholar.” With these few words, a wise and caring teacher inspired one young black man to live an amazing life,…