A Compassionate Adventure to Uganda: Making a Difference One Smile and Seed at a Time

Uganda Mission | 108 Klicks Around the World

Hello, friends!

I am incredibly excited to share with you some details of an upcoming life-changing journey my daughter, Lena, and I will embark on from late June into July. As the Executive Director of Agri Planet Africa, I have had the privilege of working on numerous initiatives that promote sustainable development and empower communities. This summer, we are teaming up with Love Africa to bring about positive change in Uganda.

Continue reading “A Compassionate Adventure to Uganda: Making a Difference One Smile and Seed at a Time” →
0

My Journey With Agri Planet Africa: Supporting Local Farmers and Animal Rights Through Fertilizer Production

Supporting Local Farmers and Animal Rights Through Fertilizer Production

As the Executive Director of Agri Planet Africa, I am proud to share my journey with this amazing organization. Our current project is to produce fertilizer using commercial cow manure collected from local farmers. This has a twofold effect; it helps boost the local economy by paying farmers for their cow’s manure, and it also provides an alternative solution for cows that are nearing the end of their life or are sick. Rather than selling them to butcheries, our organization will purchase the cows so they can live out their lives on our farm, and we will continue collecting manure from them.

Continue reading “My Journey With Agri Planet Africa: Supporting Local Farmers and Animal Rights Through Fertilizer Production” →
0

Embracing the Unexpected: How Misadventures and Unplanned Positive Experiences Can Enrich Our Lives

Life is full of surprises, both good and bad. Of course, misadventures happen to everyone at some point, but sometimes they can lead to unexpected positive experiences. Sometimes, misadventures can bring positive experiences we might not have had otherwise.

Continue reading “Embracing the Unexpected: How Misadventures and Unplanned Positive Experiences Can Enrich Our Lives” →
0

A Year into Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis: KBFUS Humanitarian Response Fund Continues to Make an Impact

It has been a year since the start of the war in Ukraine, which has resulted in one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. In response, the King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS) launched its Humanitarian Response Fund for Ukraine, which has distributed over $11 million so far. The needs of the estimated eight million Ukrainian refugees and the millions who were forced to relocate within their country are constantly evolving, but KBFUS and the local nonprofits it supports continue to make a positive impact.

Continue reading “A Year into Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis: KBFUS Humanitarian Response Fund Continues to Make an Impact” →
0

Remembering the Victims of Russia’s Brutal Strike on an Apartment Building in Dnipro

Victims of Russia's missile strike on a high-rise apartment

On Jan. 14, 2023, a Russian missile smashed into an apartment building in the city of Dnipro – killing 46 people and injuring hundreds more in one of the deadliest single attacks on Ukraine since its independence. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that 1,700 people lived in this high-rise building, with 230 apartments damaged and 72 completely destroyed by Russia’s Kh-22 missile.

Continue reading “Remembering the Victims of Russia’s Brutal Strike on an Apartment Building in Dnipro” →
0

It’s Easy to Forget: The Ongoing War and Human Cost for the People of Ukraine

It’s easy to forget that the people of Ukraine are still at war and under attack. The conflict can often slip out of our minds, yet it has been ongoing since 2022 with no end in sight. There is a horrific human cost to this tragedy – thousands of civilians have been killed and injured, many more uprooted from their homes, and still, others suffer from the toxic legacy of burned cities, displaced and poverty-stricken children and adults.

Continue reading “It’s Easy to Forget: The Ongoing War and Human Cost for the People of Ukraine” →
0

The Final Stretch – My 3/4 Sleeve Tattoo Is Almost Complete

Going to my 8th Tattoo Session

It’s been a long and winding journey, but the time has finally come: the last session for my 3/4 sleeve tattoo is here! After putting in several hours of design work between my artist, myself, and our trusty reference images of symbolism, my Dharma name, etc. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created together.

Continue reading “The Final Stretch – My 3/4 Sleeve Tattoo Is Almost Complete” →
0

Next Steps for an Unforgettable Journey to Uganda

As I prepare to embark on my first trip to Uganda in June, there are a few key points I’m preparing for.

Continue reading “Next Steps for an Unforgettable Journey to Uganda” →
1

The Legacy of Nelson Mandela: How One Man’s Leadership and Courage Changed the World

My teenage daughter’s boyfriend saw a book on my shelf and asked who Nelson Mandela was. He said he knew the name but did not know about him. So, since they are on Christmas break from school, I wrote a short essay for them. This is a moment my daughter would say, “you do too much, mom…” However, Nelson Mandela is a favorite historical icon of mine, and the kids need to know! 

Continue reading “The Legacy of Nelson Mandela: How One Man’s Leadership and Courage Changed the World” →
2

Објаснување на македонски јазик граматика

I cracked open my Macedonian 101 language learning book the other day to refresh myself. I made some notes about grammar if anyone is learning Macedonian and perhaps interested.

Continue reading “Објаснување на македонски јазик граматика” →
0

Up ↑