As faithful readers of this blog know, I am a big fan of the Barack Obama’s foreign policy positions and decisions. Specifically, I like his deference to nuanced conditions and his emphasis on achieving the objective over claiming credit. In my neck of the woods – specifically, Libya, Somalia, and Read more…
The other day I talked about the need to really draw your reader in with a short anecdote about something that could never happen in their lives right now, but could if they did what you are doing. Another key to enhancing the reader experience is to include language that Read more…
As a generalization, people who travel are interesting. Not interesting in the sense that they are unique or intriguing (sometimes that is the case), but that they often tell good stories because they have fresh experiences to draw from. And within the broader fraternity of travelers, the people who detach themselves Read more…
On Thursday, I shadowed a colleague of mine as he conducted a survey of one of the slum communities where we have several schools. For the last few months, I have been analyzing data about the communities where we build schools and understand where demand is highest. Having spent months Read more…
Perhaps the most novel and amusing aspect of living abroad is getting around. In the United States, I spent two years walking through the Copley Square mall to avoid the dismal cold of Boston winters. When I moved back with my parents to save money for my Kiva Fellowship, I Read more…
Today, I work for a company that is trying to establish a floor of education for every child in the world, regardless of income status. Children should have access to a basic education, regardless of socioeconomic status. And what motivates people at this company is the very real prospect of Read more…
