I learned so much about the world's 2nd youngest country when hosting Marcos in Newburyport, MA this spring. I am really excited to learn more about this fascinating country, its people, resources --- and waste management and community gardening. Marcos and I were working on waste reduction and diversion ideas when the discussion led us … Continue reading Looking forward to Timor-Leste!
Divin’ in Sablayan
Francis and I traveled from Manila to Occidental Mindoro on May 14th. The original plan was to divide our four days in Mindoro into two: mountains and sea. The mountain excursion had to be cancelled to due unforeseen conditions. Francis told me that meant we would have four days on the beach. I don't think … Continue reading Divin’ in Sablayan
Dusk and Dawn
As sad as it is, my saga of Omaha Permaculture has abruptly ended. Although it was not without warning, I still find myself ill-prepared for the moment. Goodbyes are just not my thing, but needless to say it was unavoidable and I did them with all my heart. Nebraska, you will be missed sorely and … Continue reading Dusk and Dawn
Waste Management in The City of Cedar Hill, Texas. Good or not good?
Have you ever been to the city of Cedar Hill, I bet most of you have never been. The city of Cedar Hill is located south of the city of Dallas, part of DFW-metroplex. An area consisting of several cities with the City of Dallas and Fort Worth as the main city. If you go … Continue reading Waste Management in The City of Cedar Hill, Texas. Good or not good?
7 things surprising me in the US!
After 5 weeks being located in Washington DC and Omaha, Nebraska, USA I have found something truly interesting, I would conclude in 7 things below: Yes! it is first time is the US. I have heard the name of the country when I was very young. What I know more about the US before joining … Continue reading 7 things surprising me in the US!
Last day at host community
I was positioned in Harris County Public Health, Houston Texas for 4 weeks for my fellowship, every single day I learned a lot about public health over there especially with Office of Science and Surveillance, Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit (OSST-SEU). The specific schedule as; 1st week visiting difference departments, 2nd and 3rd week attending online … Continue reading Last day at host community
Kentucky, Bourbon & Birthplaces
Bourbon & Water under the bulb This is a knowledgeable trip, we visited to the place of Buffalo Track Bourbon Whiskey production and had a chance to taste and observed about the historic factories. They are using the water of Kentucky River and creeks surrounding of the forest in order to create Bourbon because there … Continue reading Kentucky, Bourbon & Birthplaces
LEARN AND PLAY
Every Wednesday, we have a video call for Vegetables Group. In this call there are researchers at the university like Dan and Zack, then we have MSU extension person line Ben and Marissa and growers/farmers/Industry people. So the will start with the weather forecast for Michigan and the prediction of the weather and temperature. Then … Continue reading LEARN AND PLAY
Visionary Green Investments
Play Smart! Related with the trees one of our friends who is working for Parks & Recreation Department told us “The parks are maintained as the real environments, likewise they made a lot of income”. This is amazing subject to learn from him and I have to make sure to do share this information to … Continue reading Visionary Green Investments
GoT; Game of Time⚔️🐉
Here's what happened. (Scroll through the bottom for the GoT reference) FCC Recycling Processing Audit FCC officially commenced operations at the plant Jan. 2, 2017, receiving single-stream material from the city of Dallas as well as from the city of University Park, Texas, which in November 2016 awarded FCC a five-year service contract for the … Continue reading GoT; Game of Time⚔️🐉
