Election day in Latvia is coming to an end... the important part is behind us but the interesting part is still ahead. The polling booths have closed. Now all is left is to wait for the results. I have bittersweet feelings. While voting today at the nearby polling station, I was thinking about my 95…Read more Why the right to vote is my privilege
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Rohingya and soul searching in Myanmar
Myanmar is making international headlines again and the news is not good. Tragedy for the thousands and thousands of people who are losing their homes, ancestral land, possessions and fleeing to neighboring country Bangladesh... hundreds are also losing their lives and their loved ones. The story of Rohingya ethnic minority has repeated through the years…Read more Rohingya and soul searching in Myanmar
“This Little Light Of Mine” in Charlottesville and elsewhere
I pondered this post for days. I was in the USA when the tragedy in Charlottesville took place. While many are discussing the statements and views of the current president, Donald Trump, and other political leaders, I have tried to find the 'ordinary' voices. The local people from this university town; the voices of faith…Read more “This Little Light Of Mine” in Charlottesville and elsewhere
Earth Day and dimming the lights on our bright future
I want to write more about climate change and environmental problems but I often don't know what to say. On one hand so much has been said and written already. On the other hand it feels like so many influential and powerful people who can decide and implement real solutions still live on planet Mars,…Read more Earth Day and dimming the lights on our bright future
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