Creole Studies in the Seychelles
In The Traveller's Tree: A Journey through the Caribbean, Patrick Leigh Fermor, one of the greatest travel writers in the 20th century,...
Wickham C. Taylor -- Friend, Photographer, Bon Vivant
Wickham C. Taylor, known to his family and friends as "Wick," died peacefully on April 4, 2020 in New York City after a valiant struggle...
Recipes for Times of Sheltering in Place
These are challenging times with the coronavirus pandemic. Many of us are staying at home as we social distance, self-isolate, or...
With Lambros on My Mind
On March 5th, we lost a teacher, colleague, friend, and mentor - Lambros Comitas. He passed away while at Teachers College, Columbia...
Party under the Pergola
On Saturday afternoon, June 29th, from 5-7 pm, we will be hosting "Party under the Pergola" in Greenport, Long Island. The summer fȇte...
Centre Fihavanana - Malagasy Solidarity
It was one of my last days in Antananarivo, or Tana, the capital of Madagascar. My Bradt Guide to the country encourages travelers to...
Aviraza, Cacao Farmer and Teacher in Madagascar's Sambirano Valley
When you find a gem, one must seize the opportunity. Such was the case one afternoon in Ambanja, a town in the Sambirano Valley in...
West African Cocoa Farmers Yet to Earn a Living Income
In the article, "West African Cocoa Farmers Yet to Earn a Living Income Despite Sales Growth of Fairtrade Certified Cocoa Beans," Douglas...
The Writer’s Life - The Porches in Norwood, Virginia
People always say it’s not where you write but how you write - the time of day, absence of distractions, self- discipline, and patience....
The Scoop on Vanilla
When I was a child, we alternated hosting holidays with our cousins. I remember one Thanksgiving well. My mother had made a mince pie,...
