Every eco gal supports water conservation tactics, but the unsightly appearance of your average rainwater harvesting sys…
George Obeng: Exploring an Artisan's Inspiration
When George Obeng observes the world around him, he sees it through the eyes of an artist. This creative individual reco…
Gone Rural: Going Beyond the Craft
When Jenny Thorne began her job as both a nurse and teacher in Swaziland, the rewards of altruism only whetted her spiri…
Clearly Cute and Cheery
When I display flowers, I like to show them off from stem to petal. And these cute Glass Bird vases seem like a very swe…
Bombolulu Workshop: Providing Employment for the Physically Disabled
In 1969, the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya set out to aid the disabled people of its underprivileged …
Mod Mott
What happened to lounging on the floor? We did it as kids, coloring and playing games and snacking; I often wonder why w…
A Bag By Way of the Boys
I love the glossy wood trays displaying colorful neckties you see when walking past the men’s department. If I wer…
Meditative Meals with Oryoki
Is your hectic schedule making you tense? The solution is simple: follow the example of the monks from Zen temples in th…