by Olivia Sanchez | Feb 22, 2019 | Excerpts from Olivia's Paris Journal, Postcards from Abroad
Last week I shared what was basically a love letter to stationary, and reflection about why I hold Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day!) so close to my heart. This week I feel obligated to admit that during 8 short weeks in Paris I have accumulated enough craft...
by idah | Feb 9, 2019 | Postcards from Abroad
Notes from UNESCO: Work at UNESCO is really starting to take off. I’m currently working on five stories. My Malawi story is pretty much wrapped up. I just interviewed Sangie the reggae singer involved with the project. That was the last piece of the story. Right now,...
by Olivia Sanchez | Feb 6, 2019 | Excerpts from Olivia's Paris Journal, Postcards from Abroad
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I surprised myself by buying a ticket to an international dance battle with the girls from my weekly hip hop class. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but at noon on Saturday I hopped on the metro with an address...
by Olivia Sanchez | Feb 6, 2019 | Excerpts from Olivia's Paris Journal, Postcards from Abroad
Well, my soul may love Paris, but my immune system definitely does not. I am sick for the second time in six weeks despite my best efforts to avoid all germs*. I am not typing this post on my clickety French keyboard while swiveling around in my 1990’s office...
by | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict Sensitive Reporting, Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Programs, Stories
University of Oregon professor, author and UNESCO Crossings Institute Co-chair Seven Shankman teaches the “Inside Out” program at the University of Oregon. In his classes, prisoners and University students take classes together creating a unique experience...