Author Archives: Rick

Words to Learn By

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Rick

For anyone who has learned a second or perhaps third language, they may recall for you how interesting the process can be, particularly those words that seem to be packed with meaning, whether that be strictly information, but also at … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2011 | 2 Comments

Reflecting…

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Rick

Well now that the kids are finally in bed I can begin compiling my thoughts, which have been simmering for a couple of weeks now, in particular because I have begun my work in a formal manner, and as well … Continue reading →

Posted in January 2011 | 4 Comments

Otras Tabicones en San Cristobal

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Rick

A good portion of you who read this blog may wonder what the deal is with the term “Tabicones”…….years ago my Mexican co-workers named me ricardo marc-antonio tabicon, which is the literal translation of my name.  The Spanish translation of … Continue reading →

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Inside, Outside and Beside Culture

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Rick

Greetings friends and family, Lately its been rare that I’ve had a night with little to do.  The past two weeks has been bien ocupado with getting ready to move to San Cristobal, getting here, and getting settled into a … Continue reading →

Posted in December 2010 | 2 Comments

Familiar and Foreign

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Rick

Muy buenos dias a todos y todas, For those that may not know, I spent 7 months in Guerrero, Mexico in 1998, completing an internship with MCC doing various agricultural / appropriate technology projects. Those months were perhaps the most … Continue reading →

Posted in November 2010 | 3 Comments

Naaman’s servant girl

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Rick

Hello again – today I wish to share some reflections on the teaching and discussions we had last week during our orientation in Akron, PA.  During one session, by chance, I happened to stand beside our facilitator during the opening … Continue reading →

Posted in October 2010 | 1 Comment

A Day in New York City

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Rick

Whew, what a day in NYC!  We enjoyed various parts of the city on foot and by subway – Times Square, Empire State Building, World Trade Center, and the zoo at Central Park (Ezra was able to spot the elusive … Continue reading →

Posted in October 2010 | 4 Comments

One final burn….(and saying goodbyes)

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Rick

    Ezra and Grandpa Peter saying bye to the 2010 garden How to spend those final days with family and friends?  Just be…together.  We had many meaningful times with those closest in our lives in the past month – … Continue reading →

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