Stories from a Northwest native now living in South Carolina. My wife and her family. Being appreciated for my volunteer activities. Sufficient resources to live comfortably. To be of service to others. To teach those willing to learn.

XO Project OLPCOne Laptop Per Child. The world is getting smaller, as countries strive to work together, and classrooms are opening up to connect with people outside of their classroom walls. The adage, Think Globally. Act Locally, is now an essential part of many school activities. Global connections is about thinking globally, communicating with others outside your local community, broadening your horizons, and building relationships with people all over the world.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010. December Holidays Around the World. Friday, December 11, 2009. After learning about the Congo Nkisi Figures, students made their own figural sculptures, and used them to seal agreements within the class. We also learned a little about Congo. One chicken, cut up large onion, chopped small can of tomato paste. Boil chicken in a large pot of water.

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