Arrested for Chocolate

Arrested for Chocolate

Do you know what it feels like to be held against your will, in a foreign country, in the middle of a global pandemic, accused of a crime you didn’t commit?  I do.  I lost four months of my life (and a whole lot more) due to systemic injustice, police abuse, and...
The Book: Word Engineering

The Book: Word Engineering

Dear Amigo, I’m on the third floor in my corner office here at Casa Oro (Mom, I made it!). The power’s out, so I’m writing this first draft by pen and paper. It’s a hot and windy day here in San Juan del Sur – dry season in Nicaragua. Only a few brave leaves remain...
La Nina: Semana Santa in San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua

La Nina: Semana Santa in San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua

I stood on the beach admiring the sun’s descent over the horizon, as I do every day. Another beautiful sunset. This day was different though. I had trouble keeping my gaze on the oranges and reds, I was drawn to all the Semana Santa action. All along the beach, there...
Tribal Alliance Round Up

Tribal Alliance Round Up

Tribal Alliance is a leadership immersion retreat for individuals creating holistic solutions to our world’s woes. Over 100 passionate people came together in the lush jungles of Costa Rica for five days. We gathered round in a big circle under the stars to begin our...
Lessons that Keep Learning from Experience Institute

Lessons that Keep Learning from Experience Institute

Before joining Experience Institute (Ei), I was already sold on experiential learning. I’d been a nerd in my younger years – always studying books and seeking answers to my many musings – but, learning how to be a better human didn’t happen through studying books, it...