Category Archives: Children’s Libraries

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The Last Plastic-Free Place on Earth. Well, Almost.

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Riding into the Village of Samdzong, Upper Mustang, Nepal, Photo: Liesl Clark It was a plastic bag, of all things, that spooked the young Tibetan horse into a bucking frenzy. We had just saddled him up and tied some snacks … Continue reading →

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Ancient Himalayan Trade Route Choked With Modern Plastic

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

By Liesl Clark as part of the series: The Last Plastic-Free Places on Earth Plastics are ubiquitous along the river, often found in drifts We spent the better part of the day bumping around in a jeep on a dirt … Continue reading →

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Love of Learning

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

If there’s one thing I hope to accomplish in life that’s lasting, it would be to teach my children (and any I am lucky to know) a love of learning. We have been fortunate to witness up-close our children’s exploration … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the Village

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Voluntary simplicity, back-to-basics, modern homesteading, opting out, just plain living: these are the terms given to a modern movement toward more sustainable living practices. The tenets are based on old values before the day of single-use throw-away items and readily … Continue reading →

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High Mountains, Pure Water

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Sample Nepal Village Zero Waste Plan (A work in progress) 1)    Locate village waste sites. Are they trash pits dug out for burning? Are they in a windy spot? If so, build a fence around them so rara (ramen) and … Continue reading →

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Think Locally, Act Globally

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

There are a few places left on Earth where cultures and individuals have not lost touch with their past, their knowledge of how to live in harmony with the natural world, rather than overcoming it and destroying it. As far … Continue reading →

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