Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 2:11PM 
As of last week, I moved the Thus I have Seen concept to a new platform. Please click here to see what I am currently doing/thinking/excited about. [NOTE: New platform allows me to post from my iPhone or iPad mini. Makes things a lot more spontaneous].
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 8:49AM 
Still traveling with that duffel (See Duffel Bag). Here, thrown in the back of a worn, but noble moto-taxi at the port in Hkamti, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. Boat broke down twice on the 8 hour ride getting here, and I was glad to have my bag on another form of transportation.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 1:18PM 
Hoban Cards specializes in making beautifully designed letterpress printed calling cards, business cards, and stationery. Minimal, affordable letterpress printing. This small print shop in the Pacific Northwest does fantastic work. They made my personal card – which I love, and if you are looking for this type of thing, I am sure that they could print something for you that you would also love.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 10:14AM 
Deep Ecology for the 21st Century is a 488 page compendium about the basic tenets and historical roots of deep ecology, wilderness, conservation biology, ecofeminism, and ecological approaches to being in the world. Wonderful writings by Arne Ness, George Sessions, Gary Snyder, Jack Turner, Dave Foreman, and Thomas Berry. All of my favorites. I am actually reading this book for the second time. Makes a nice companion to some of the readings highlighted here (and in four subsequent posts). [NOTE: Thomas Berry's chapter reflects on how to be a viable human. We could all use a little work in this area].
Friday, December 1, 2017 at 11:56AM 
I re-visited Bagan (this time with Elysa) on my recent trip to Myanmar. The ruins still extend all over the landscape, they are still breathtaking, and this is still the best place in the world to ride bikes and look at ancient Buddhist temples. But, the 2016 earthquake did produce some noticeable damage. Like the broken stupa shown on the right in the photo above. Or, even worse, the Shwesandaw Pagoda was severely damaged and you can't climb up it anymore. No more beautiful sunset pictures from this iconic temple until it gets repaired (See Sunset at Bagan).
