http://www.mtvufulbright.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:34:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Living in one place and settling into a regular pattern of activity has its virtues. Since moving to Johannesburg, I’ve been able to eat regular, healthy meals, sleep eight hours a day, and work out several times a week. I also have a pretty regular teaching schedule and have allotted ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/07/10/this-incredible-country/ by Larnies Bowen Ok, so I’m going to let you all in on a little secret…For the past few months I’ve been working on producing a documentary, currently entitled CONTRA CORRIENTE, based on my research! Surprised, right? Well, I’ve been wrestling with the idea of producing a documentary long ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/07/07/panamanian-paper-debut-full-page-article-in-ellas-magazine/ by Phally Chroy Let’s do the math: if you can relate to the following entry, then I guess we have something in common. If not, do not feel left out. I still love you like my brother, sisters, father, mother– like my family. Here are some random things to think about when ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/05/29/100-days/ by Phally Chroy So with the string of bad luck running in my life, it only seems fair that a water blessing be in store. Not only was it a fun way to get naked but it was also fun for the monk to extract his anger upon an unexpected evildoer ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/05/29/waterblessing/ by Larnies Bowen "¿Vieron el desfile?" ("Did you see the parade?) asked Olga as she combed the white alisado cream through the roots of Vanessa's deep ruby-red hair. "Sí, era puro reggae" ("Yeah, it was pure reggae.") chimed la asistente in a way that let me know that this was not ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/05/22/throwback/ by James Collins After spending so much time with Sello and Boy at their homes, I figured it was time to invite them to my place for a few days. They have been kind enough to let me into their lives, so why not let them into mine? They eagerly ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/05/20/some-guests-for-the-weekend/ by Aaron Shneyer There is so much to say. Frustrations, amazements, hopes, confusions. A lot has happened since I posted the last two videos, almost too much to even think of putting into a blog entry. Thankfully, all in all, things are great. The band continues to come up with ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/05/01/still-dancing/ by Larnies Bowen "Well the way how them have Colón, it's the Cinderella of the whole country. That's how they have Colón...The Cinderella of the whole country. The reason why that happened is because there was too much black in that area. Yes, that's how they have Colón. ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/04/17/another-side-of-panama/ by James Collins Before I came to South Africa, I sent a very naïve email to the CEO of the Field Band Foundation enquiring about the nature of their “facilities” in the townships. The reply I got back simply said, “Hi Jimmy…We have no facilities in the townships. Field Bands ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/04/08/ice-rock/ by Phally Chroy The Grace of the Apsara dance is everywhere, most especially in the hearts and minds of the Cambodia people. This is dedicated to them-- to all the Apsara dancers around the world, near or far. This entry is going to be a poem that I wrote, because this is ... http://www.mtvufulbright.com/2008/04/04/the-grace-of-the-apsara/