Monthly Archives: September 2011

‘Collapse’

Posted on September 28, 2011 by maradanto

I’m working closely with Evangeline on her writing skills this year, so she can make more cogent arguments, tell a story better, and to present information in a clear and logical manner. Today’s assignment was to summarize the information in … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street

Posted on September 28, 2011 by maradanto

I’m on the fence with regards to the “Occupy Wall Street” demonstration. While it’s not as pivotal and momentous as its participants are claiming, I think the potential is there. Not disputing the legitimacy of the grievances; just questioning whether … Continue reading →

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Seeing the need

Posted on September 21, 2011 by maradanto

Once in Haiti, I asked God, “Don’t you see this?” I’ve shared his response many time with other visitors. “Of course I do. And now you see it too, and the question is, ‘What are you going to do about … Continue reading →

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Christophany of the lowly

Posted on September 6, 2011 by maradanto

When I first saw her, Nakosa was a quiet child, easily overlooked and eager to avoid notice. Nako was hardly friendless — Mawoole in particular was her partner in silliness and little girl escapades, but there was no denying that … Continue reading →

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Morale builder

Posted on September 6, 2011 by maradanto

Talk about an ego booster. Seventeen years ago, I was a frequent visitor to House of Blessings at #4 Rue Sambour, Port-au-Prince. In large part, I availed myself of the hospitality of Phil and Lonnie Murphy, whom I had adopted … Continue reading →

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