“This is a picture of Sulma’s sixth grade graduation.” There’s a group of girls in light blue dresses sitting against the wall. “Look at this one. That’s Sulma’s teacher there. She’s giving her a medal.” A dark haired girl stands in front of a microphone as a taller, older woman lifts a ribbon around her […]

“You look sad” I was leaning up against a pole in Villa Soleada, munching on a bag of chips and watching the guy’s soccer game. The sun had already disappeared behind the trees and a purple twilight tinted the scene. I barely noticed the game; I was zoned out and exhausted. My hand robotically put […]

Trying to do good in the world may be harmful as well. Every political science professor in college told me the same thing; ‘every new policy has winners and losers.’ This really has to do with change. Those that stand to benefit from the new rules will have the advantage. Those that were already benefitting […]

Development happens in a handshake, not a fancy signature. In many countries, less formal agreements are more binding than formal ones. Think about it: if you want to buy a car or rent something in the US, the standard practice is to sign a piece of paper that makes the transaction legally binding. Oh, how unprepared […]