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About Me

A California boy, father of two, competitive soccer player,ride a roadbike regularly as a workout, college grad. My academic focus was Intercultural Communication research (immigration issues, emigration, Communication issues whenever people from different cultures interact). I graduated with a bachelors in Letters, Arts, and Sciences from Penn State in May of 2007.I sat with Zen master Charlotte "Joko" Beck in her Ordinary Mind School (San Diego Zen Center), in the mid 80s.I am a certified guest teacher, still working on my third novel manuscript when I'm in the mood, and I'm likely to begin a journal that I intend to turn into manuscript form at some point, and may soon begin work on a screenplay based on the works of John Lloyd Stephens.I am hoping to get back to Paris soon. I love Paris! But first, Beijing..

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, Oprah's evil twin, an honest politician, an honest corporate executive.

My Blog

culture, music, and the mysterious

Dancing LeavesLast night some old friends and I went into a little country town to listen to live music performed by very talented singers and musicians. Once a month the artists surrounding this comm...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:05:00 GMT

The Language Divide Between Vietnamese Immigrant Family Members

The Language Divide                                        &nb...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:40:00 GMT

Decay, Decline, and Transition Presented in Post Colonial English Literature

David Fair         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp; &nbs...
Posted by on Sun, 20 May 2007 16:31:00 GMT

Hemingway vs. Updike

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Posted by on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:20:00 GMT

Resistance to Authority: The Psychology of Rebellion

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Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:18:00 GMT

Love and the tragedy of war

July 14, 1861Camp Clark, A week before the battle of Bull RunSullivan Ballou, a Major in the 2nd Washington DC.Dear Sarah:The indications are very strong that we shall move in a few days- perhaps tomo...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:58:00 GMT

Pilgrimage

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Posted by on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:23:00 GMT

Reflections

ReflectionsMy mind has shattered into shining pieces.Each jagged edge cutting its own reality.But all expose only glimpses of the treasure that lies behind.That perfect image of nothing that rests wit...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:29:00 GMT

Men and Women.

"Direct thought is not an attribute of femininity.  In this, women are now centuries behind man." Thomas Edison. "Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilt and I'll show you a man." Erica Jong. An a...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:58:00 GMT

Simple Survey Results

Abstract- This study was inititiated with the intent to find out if there were any glaring differences between men and women and basic expectations within their lives.  It was assumed by thi...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:13:00 GMT