The first of many education rantsThree weeks ago, I took a state-mandated 7th grade reading test that I later administered to my students. I tried my best to mimic the…Dec 7, 20191Dec 7, 20191
A cross to bearFrom an airplane, the Peruvian Andes look like fists. Its peaks are knuckles, with permanent grooves and bends etched in brown rock. A few…Apr 8, 20192Apr 8, 20192
BordersOn February 13th, two-hundred bouquets of Colombian flowers go on a trip.Mar 6, 2019Mar 6, 2019
A liberal arts educationCollege has three purposes (according to David Brooks):Jul 16, 20182Jul 16, 20182
A few weeks ago, my friend, Rose, made a spontaneous visit to Lima.In dire need to entertain on her last night in town, I suggested we ride bikes through the city. When we finally made it to this park, I…Jul 14, 2018Jul 14, 2018
The amateur blacksmithI began questioning words when I moved to Lima and was given a label I didn’t quite ask for.Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
