“MiM” = Made in Mongolia
Well, next week is Thanksgiving and that can only mean one thing, Christmas Shopping! Okay, maybe it’s not the only thing, but it’s definitely the season for it. I know …
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Swine flu in Mongolia shuts down my classes
From the American Embassy in Mongolia about Swine Flu: The Mongolian Ministry of Health has reported, as of November 5, 2009, 884 laboratory-confirmed cases. They reported 706 confirmed cases in …
Swine flu in Mongolia shuts down my classes Read MoreA typical day, or maybe a not so typical day
Okay, I’m sorry I haven’t posted a new update to the blog in a while but there just didn’t seem anything blog-worthy lately. That’s not to say that every day …
A typical day, or maybe a not so typical day Read MoreComputer hell and heaven
A few of you might be wondering why I haven’t posted a new blog entry for a couple of weeks. Well, I’ve been to the hell realm computers, other people’s …
Computer hell and heaven Read MoreInternational Day of Peace at the Center
September 21st is called the International Day of Peace as proclaimed by the United Nations. For the last seven years, the religious community of Buddhist, Baha’i, Catholic, Muslim and Hindu …
International Day of Peace at the Center Read MoreFirst snow in Mongolia this year (2009)
Who would have ever thought that our first snow storm would be in September. Yes, September 19th to be exact. A little early this year (last year the first snow …
First snow in Mongolia this year (2009) Read MoreHaving a plan (or no plan)
Usually I post what’s been happening on this page, but today I wanted to post an email I sent to a friend, Monica who writes a great blog called Buddhist …
Having a plan (or no plan) Read MoreLiving And Learning In Mongolia: Starting Year Two
Arriving and Teaching in Mongolia I’ve been living and working in Mongolia for a year now. It seems like just yesterday that Tsetsgee picked me up at the airport and …
Living And Learning In Mongolia: Starting Year Two Read MoreDurimaa’s Wedding Celebration
Sometimes I just feel out of the loop. Durimaa, the Stupa Cafe manager usually picks stuff up for the residents when she does the weekly shopping for the cafe. But …
Durimaa’s Wedding Celebration Read MoreDolma Ling Community Center Soup Kitchen Anniversary
August 28th was the 6th Anniversary of of the Dolma Ling Community Center Soup Kitchen. It is the only 5-day a week soup kitchen feeding the hungry in Ulaanbaatar. Even …
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