“Much of human history has consisted of unequal conflicts between the haves and the have-nots.” Perhaps the first colonials or humans in Africa left because of the oppressive heat and corresponding drought. Head north young man where it is much more sustainable. Perhaps it's as simple as that; Mr. Diamond, on the other hand believes... Continue Reading →
Big Similarity, Small Difference 大同小異 Daido Shoi
For as long as I can remember I have always been intrigued by the innovative modernization and the esoteric nature of Japan. My first fond memory in my early childhood was that of the grand sumo wrestlers in giant underwear from the before school airings of The Wide World Of Sports. As I got older... Continue Reading →
Grab your Loincloth and Spearhead and Let’s Go on a Trip to a Faraway Land, a Long, Long Time Ago
“It’s fragile what we know. It’s gone every time we forget. Then someone has to learn it all over again.” In a not so faraway land a long, long time ago their lived a disinclined shaman's apprentice named Loon. He is about to embark on a coming of age journey succinctly stated by the author,... Continue Reading →