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I took the long road to pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture. Along the way, I made pit stops as a jeweler, welder, massage therapist, and vagabond.

When I am not writing or gardening, I am involved in philanthropic work aimed at increasing environmental

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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a US company be legally liable in US courts for environmental consequences of its operations abroad?: 3 of 58

In recent years, the power and influence of American corporations with multinational branches has become difficult to ignore. There are many reasons for a corporation to expand its operations to an overseas location, including tax breaks and cheap labor. But an increasingly compelling incentive for operating overseas is that...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I love Los Angeles: 1 of 11

I love Los Angeles. There really is no place like it in the world. There are more things about LA that I adore than I could possibly put into one readable article, so I will limit myself to a the things that keep me coming back. The three things LA just blows every other city in the USA out of the water with are convenience,...
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 7 of 48

Whether or not one believes in the existence of the soul, most of us can agree that there are "soulful" experiences. Such an experience is characterized by a feeling of peace, belonging, and joy. These experiences have historically been linked to inner reflection, nature and the leisure that is required to fully enjoy the ex...
Education > College Search What to look for in an art school: 1 of 3

So you want to go to art school? "Art" is as general a term as "science," so it is imperative that you define what sort of art you want to focus on before you begin to compile your portfolio and fill out applications.Choosing which art school to apply to should never be a random process. There are a number of questions you n...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts The value of oral history in local communities: 8 of 19

Once upon a time, in a less technological and considerably less literate world, oral histories were a the singular mode of passing on indigenous knowledge from one generation to the next. Story telling as a means of transmitting community history and information was natural and vital. Today, the static of our infinitude of m...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing advice: Tips for capturing sensory experiences: 10 of 20

Have you ever put down a book because the writing was so flat that you found yourself unable to engage with it? Chances are, it left sensory experience out of the equation. A common mistake made my amateur writers is to focus so intently on their story that everything else falls by the wayside. Don't let this happen to you! ...
Education > College Courses & Majors How much will your major influence your career?: 5 of 10

When declaring a major, some students act as though the decision is irrevocable, and once they stake their claim on it, the rest is history. Other students jump from major to major, earning the dreaded title of "professional student." How much does your major really matter to your career? The answer to this question is neith...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: Foundation and Empire, by Isaac Asimov: 1 of 2

Considering the time period Russian-born Asimov lived and wrote in, it should come as little surprise that his most celebrated work draws from socio-political movements such as communism and fascism. The truth about the Foundation trilogy, and Foundation and Empire in particular, is that it is less about a fictitious interga...
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why your conscience is your own personal judge: 19 of 35

The word "conscience" is derived from a Latin word, literally translated as "knowledge within oneself." This is the heart of our notion of conscience: an inner voice of reason that functions as our moral compass. This inner guide is the key to our understanding of right from wrong, and is the first and last judge of our acti...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How the Internet has affected the writing community: 28 of 42

The effect the internet has had on the writing community is not easy to quantify, in part because it has been so mixed. The internet has provided access to people in ways that were once unimaginable. Additionally, it has taken away the oversight of publishers and editors, resulting in an overabundance of unregulated pap. One...