The Grand Masala
I love learning about other cultures. I find the differences in people’s everyday lives, their customs, and traditions, how they relate to one another, and the values they place on certain aspects of ...
Faces Behind the Bags #2
This month we are continuing our biographies featuring the women who participate in Profugo’s Tailoring Training Program. Last month we told the story of Aishwarya, an extremely strong woman who has g ...
Something to Dance About!
I just returned from a 10 day trip to India. The agenda for my trip was ambitious, which included forming a partnership with a new fabric vendor, checking on various projects in Wayanad, filming for ...
“Journey of the Imagination”
The past few Spoken English classes have been full of lively discussion and expression. A couple weeks ago we started “Star of the Day.” This gives each student a chance to speak in front of their pee ...
What Can $1 Do?
What does $1 buy in America? Let’s see, maybe a can of soda, a coffee from McDonald’s, a bag of M&Ms, one can of soup, 30 minutes on a parking meter downtown, 1/3 of a tall latte from Starbucks, o ...