As a serious student of archaeology, I was expecting to decode Mayan text and unearth priceless artifacts.  Yet somehow, I stumbled upon one of the most ancient truths of humanity: the importance of persuasion, and …

Sometimes it just becomes pointless to talk about or describe culture.  There are moments that just need to be seen, felt, and experienced.  A whole day spent on Treasure Island in the sun for the …

Early in the winter of January 2009, I successfully sold my no-nonsense husband on spending a day at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA.  We were both very excited; imagine it, a …

It’s all about the bling, baby.  Displaying value in some shape or form is existent in many different countries, clubs, tribes, and all socioeconomic classes.  Yet, during times of high unemployment and recession, many companies go into …

Sometimes good or extraordinary design is associated with something that is very complicated.  But many times, a great amount of intelligence is needed to address simple tasks.  Just take this cool bench as an example! …

I’ve spent a number of years in Provo, UT where the highest concentration of devout Mormons-Latter Day Saints (LDS) live.  Then recently, I’ve spent several months in Midwood-Brooklyn, NY where there is a high concentration …

You never know what nation you will be swept away to when walking down the streets of Manhattan.  A stand selling preserved eggs and fried tofu will take me to the Canton Provence of China. …