At what temperature do eyeballs freeze?
During a run, I wondered at what temperature do eyeballs freeze? So, I thought I would talk about the adjustments you make living in Mongolia during winter.
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Taking hot food to the poor at the City Dump
Today a group of us drove to the City Dump to distribute hot food to the poor who made their living sifting through the trash. The Stupa Cafe made 500 khuushuur
Taking hot food to the poor at the City Dump Read MoreHappy New Year 2011
In Mongolia the New Year really starts on February 3rd this year (and they celebrate Tsagaan Sar, ‘White Month’) because they follow Buddhist traditions that use the lunar calendar. They …
Happy New Year 2011 Read MoreMore shopping mall Santa Claus pictures
Well, they hired some professional photographers to help take pictures of the kids with Santa Claus. So they gave me a few prints.
More shopping mall Santa Claus pictures Read MoreHow I became a shopping mall Santa – in Mongolia!!!
My friend Ariunbat asked me to be Santa Claus at the Center Tower, probably the most expensive of Ulaanbaatar’s high end shopping centers.
How I became a shopping mall Santa – in Mongolia!!! Read MoreThe Thanksgiving that DIDN’T happen
or “Why I might quit Facebook.” When I was back home in Kansas City, I never missed Thanksgiving. It had become my most favorite day of the year, even better …
The Thanksgiving that DIDN’T happen Read MoreJust some random pics from my life in Mongolia
Just some random pics from Lama Zopa’s award dinner for the Mongolian Polar Star, and of my students at the end of the semester party.
Just some random pics from my life in Mongolia Read MoreLama Zopa finishes month-long visit to Mongolia
Lama Zopa decided to clear his schedule and stayed in Mongolia for a month, giving teachings and meeting people. On his last day, we went out to a restaurant.
Lama Zopa finishes month-long visit to Mongolia Read MoreMy Mongolia Exercise Program Update after 14 weeks
I’ve been running and exercising for 14 weeks, and I thought I’d give you a run down on how it’s been going with my exercise program.
My Mongolia Exercise Program Update after 14 weeks Read MoreAmazing Buddhist Center backyard transformation
When Ven. Gyatso was here, he planted marigolds and sunflowers. But now, it was a sad garden. So, I decided it needed some loving care. And here is the result.
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