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About kmazz

I spend as much time as possible pursuing my interests in global culture, photography, arts and politics.

Food Shack Surprise

Many years ago on a work trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, to visit some health projects in the slums, of which there were many, we ate at an Indian restaurant (better than Indonesian food, in our estimation). It was just great, … Continue reading

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San Miguel

Getting ready for a family Christmas trip south of the border. For years I’ve nurtured a desire to visit San Miguel de Allende, where long ago a painter friend spent a year and returned quite inspired by the experience. I … Continue reading

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Young Artists in Portland

Not being able to attend the sensational Art Basel Miami Beach fair which got rolling this week, I stopped in the gallery-like space at the Pacific Northwest College of Art as an alternative. The holiday “bazaar” is underway, featuring student … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Sunday Ramble

To put this into context, read previous post on religious warfare.

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A Sunday Ramble: The Who, Religion and the Future

I was listening to the new CD by The Who the other day. There is one song that addresses religion, “A Man in a Purple Dress” and two others that carry oblique or direct references to religion, “Unholy Trinity” and … Continue reading

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