Monthly Archives: December 2007

I went to an IDP camp on the other side of the Salween last weekend. The camp was started after the recent SPDC offensive against the Karen in 2005. We conducted vision tests for two days, giving out all the … Continue reading →

Apparently Chiang Mai is immune to the global franchising efforts of McDonald’s, as well as the endless marketing campaigns of a certain bubbly beverage. Perhaps immune is putting it strongly, but those are definitely not the foremost spokespersons for corporatocracy … Continue reading →

Chiang Mai. The evening I arrived I enjoyed a meal with members, family, and friends of the organization that I will be working with. After some delicious food and a whirlwind of introductions I was brought to the house in … Continue reading →

I am in Chaing Mai, safe and sound. It was a good trip. Thanks to being seated in an otherwise empty row (albeit between some bathrooms and an emergency exit) I got to lay down and sleep my way across … Continue reading →

The fundraiser at Amnesia last Friday night made for an excellent evening. A good time was had, raffle prizes were won, and I was encouraged to leave town more often by a number of friends. Thank you to everyone that … Continue reading →