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Date: 8th December 2010
very intriguing post....on Kathmandu
Hello Robert, would like to converse w/you via Skype or emails.... appreciate your blog postings on life in Nepal. My son is close to your age, also living there.... would like to know if you still are there, as it's Dec 8th, 2010 now & I don't see any current posts. if possible, e.truehealth at gmail dot com for connecting. Thanks for the flavour of this land that you paint with your palette. Elen
From Blog: Notes and Pictures
very intriguing post....on Kathmandu
Hello Robert, would like to converse w/you via Skype or emails.... appreciate your blog postings on life in Nepal. My son is close to your age, also living there.... would like to know if you still are there, as it's Dec 8th, 2010 now & I don't see any current posts. if possible, e.truehealth at gmail dot com for connecting. Thanks for the flavour of this land that you paint with your palette. Elen
From Blog: Notes and Pictures
Date: 15th September 2010
You doing very nice job in nepal
Nameste Robert I am surprised that you made nice job over here Now I am also here to knowing our Nepali music All over the world , now I have Nepali typical instrument Shop in Lazimpat too I hope it's goes well
From Blog: Teaching and Doing
You doing very nice job in nepal
Nameste Robert I am surprised that you made nice job over here Now I am also here to knowing our Nepali music All over the world , now I have Nepali typical instrument Shop in Lazimpat too I hope it's goes well
From Blog: Teaching and Doing
Date: 28th March 2010
Notes on February
Dear Robert, Did you have Giardia? We have had that before in Baja. Not a nice parasite. It sounds like the same symptoms. Very nasty smelling. Michael got very very sick from it. It takes a certain antibiotic to clear it up. Next, you spoke about how the students didn't learn the same "curriculum" from different teachers. Well, that happens here in the West too. It may seem like all students learn the same thing at each grade level, but they don't. Even in the same school district it can be different. So don't let that be a deterrent. I wonder... if you got the funding, would you stay in Kathmandu and continue the work? Your dad said you applied to someplace in Hawaii for something ( I should have payed more attention). Maybe you can fill me in.It does seem a shame to get a program started and then have to leave. However, you can't change the world in a year. You have done some amazing things in your time there. I'm really proud of you. I would think that a popular musician like Bono, or someone like that who is knowledgeable about needy countries might be interested in programs like yours. I wonder how hard it would be to contact his organization for a donation? Just a thought. Anyway, love you and always thinking and praying for you. Auntie Ann
From Blog: February
Notes on February
Dear Robert, Did you have Giardia? We have had that before in Baja. Not a nice parasite. It sounds like the same symptoms. Very nasty smelling. Michael got very very sick from it. It takes a certain antibiotic to clear it up. Next, you spoke about how the students didn't learn the same "curriculum" from different teachers. Well, that happens here in the West too. It may seem like all students learn the same thing at each grade level, but they don't. Even in the same school district it can be different. So don't let that be a deterrent. I wonder... if you got the funding, would you stay in Kathmandu and continue the work? Your dad said you applied to someplace in Hawaii for something ( I should have payed more attention). Maybe you can fill me in.It does seem a shame to get a program started and then have to leave. However, you can't change the world in a year. You have done some amazing things in your time there. I'm really proud of you. I would think that a popular musician like Bono, or someone like that who is knowledgeable about needy countries might be interested in programs like yours. I wonder how hard it would be to contact his organization for a donation? Just a thought. Anyway, love you and always thinking and praying for you. Auntie Ann
From Blog: February
Date: 10th March 2010
Hey bud. I really enjoyed your nuanced description of Nepali-foreigner interactions in the city. As you are well aware, I am very interested in cultural tourism and its influence on music making . I would be interested to hear about your interactions with Nepalis (and other foreigners) in locations less "touristy" than Kathmandu.
From Blog: Being a foreigner
Hey bud. I really enjoyed your nuanced description of Nepali-foreigner interactions in the city. As you are well aware, I am very interested in cultural tourism and its influence on music making . I would be interested to hear about your interactions with Nepalis (and other foreigners) in locations less "touristy" than Kathmandu.
From Blog: Being a foreigner
Date: 16th February 2010
Terrific work
Dear Robert: I am a former USEF director returning to Kathmandu for two years. It was very exciting reading about your work and methods. I have just been back a week and am still figuring out furnishing the house, banking, etc. but I hope to meet you and other Fulbrighters at some point. I do not yet have a local job but my husband Robin Houston is the Deputy Director of the JSI Nepal/NFHP (USAID health) project here. I look forward to reading more about your progress.
From Blog: Workshop Days 7-14
Terrific work
Dear Robert: I am a former USEF director returning to Kathmandu for two years. It was very exciting reading about your work and methods. I have just been back a week and am still figuring out furnishing the house, banking, etc. but I hope to meet you and other Fulbrighters at some point. I do not yet have a local job but my husband Robin Houston is the Deputy Director of the JSI Nepal/NFHP (USAID health) project here. I look forward to reading more about your progress.
From Blog: Workshop Days 7-14
Date: 14th February 2010
You are Amazing
Robert, you are a natural teacher. I Have loved reading and being a part of your adventure and growth. It really has been an amazing adventure. God bless you for sharing it with so many people. When do you think you will be coming home? And congratulations on your engagement. So much to look forward to. We are so proud of you. My love to you and your loved one.
From Blog: Midterm Summary
You are Amazing
Robert, you are a natural teacher. I Have loved reading and being a part of your adventure and growth. It really has been an amazing adventure. God bless you for sharing it with so many people. When do you think you will be coming home? And congratulations on your engagement. So much to look forward to. We are so proud of you. My love to you and your loved one.
From Blog: Midterm Summary
Date: 5th February 2010
Foreignness and Dredlocks
Great insights, Robert. You had me thinking about places I've been and how I was received as an American--New Guinea as a child, South Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean on the sailboat, Egypt in the army and in Germany when you were little. I love your analysis and your stubborn--who, you, stubborn?--refusal to automatically slip into whatever role others have decided to assign you. But, the dredlocks would be awfully cute.
From Blog: Being a foreigner
Foreignness and Dredlocks
Great insights, Robert. You had me thinking about places I've been and how I was received as an American--New Guinea as a child, South Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean on the sailboat, Egypt in the army and in Germany when you were little. I love your analysis and your stubborn--who, you, stubborn?--refusal to automatically slip into whatever role others have decided to assign you. But, the dredlocks would be awfully cute.
From Blog: Being a foreigner
Date: 10th January 2010
mailing address?
Robert, Do you have a mailing address in Nepal? If so, email it to me. I've got something to send you. - Chase
From Blog: Christmas and New Year
mailing address?
Robert, Do you have a mailing address in Nepal? If so, email it to me. I've got something to send you. - Chase
From Blog: Christmas and New Year
Date: 23rd December 2009
List
I think it is imperative that you make such a list. Go for it!
From Blog: Fieldwork and How Business is Done
List
I think it is imperative that you make such a list. Go for it!
From Blog: Fieldwork and How Business is Done
Date: 20th December 2009
Best wishes always
Hi Robert - Happy (belated) Birthday to you! We can hardly wait to hear what Christmas is like in Nepal... enjoy yourself, learn a lot, Teach a lot, and stay healthy and safe. Much love from Uncle Jim and Aunt Jini.
From Blog: Fieldwork and How Business is Done
Best wishes always
Hi Robert - Happy (belated) Birthday to you! We can hardly wait to hear what Christmas is like in Nepal... enjoy yourself, learn a lot, Teach a lot, and stay healthy and safe. Much love from Uncle Jim and Aunt Jini.
From Blog: Fieldwork and How Business is Done
Date: 10th December 2009
Amazing :)
I was amazed how you could deliver your experience. while i was going thru it, i cud imagine you eating the pudding, the spicy potatoes and all that. i live in the states but originally from Nepal. I think you've experienced a lot.
From Blog: Project notes
Amazing :)
I was amazed how you could deliver your experience. while i was going thru it, i cud imagine you eating the pudding, the spicy potatoes and all that. i live in the states but originally from Nepal. I think you've experienced a lot.
From Blog: Project notes
Date: 4th December 2009
Book of Course
You know, of course, you will have to write a book. Aunt Ann
From Blog: Mountains and Yaks
Book of Course
You know, of course, you will have to write a book. Aunt Ann
From Blog: Mountains and Yaks
Date: 23rd November 2009
Hey, bud. I just played an Irish session with Jessie Burns, the fiddle player from Gaelic Storm. Thought you might like to know. :)
From Blog: Next Step of the Project
Hey, bud. I just played an Irish session with Jessie Burns, the fiddle player from Gaelic Storm. Thought you might like to know. :)
From Blog: Next Step of the Project
Date: 11th November 2009
Bilbo Baggins: It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to Few people will ever experience Mt. Everest and the beauty that surrounds it in the lifetime. Thanks for sharing your journey, and I enjoyed your observations of how the place smelled. I can only imagine. :)
From Blog: Mountains and Yaks
Bilbo Baggins: It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to Few people will ever experience Mt. Everest and the beauty that surrounds it in the lifetime. Thanks for sharing your journey, and I enjoyed your observations of how the place smelled. I can only imagine. :)
From Blog: Mountains and Yaks
Date: 26th October 2009
It sounds as though you are getting closer to something immensely important. Build this quality music school, good sir. I have a vast amount of faith in you.
From Blog: Advanced Western Music
It sounds as though you are getting closer to something immensely important. Build this quality music school, good sir. I have a vast amount of faith in you.
From Blog: Advanced Western Music
Date: 17th October 2009
Hungry
This entry makes me hungry. I think I need to try the buffalo lungs and intestines
From Blog: Tihar and Food
Hungry
This entry makes me hungry. I think I need to try the buffalo lungs and intestines
From Blog: Tihar and Food
Date: 17th October 2009
Mmmmmm
Reading this entry was like watching an Andrew Zimmern episode. Some of it sounded pretty good, but Ill pass on the buffalo intestine, thanks.
From Blog: Tihar and Food
Mmmmmm
Reading this entry was like watching an Andrew Zimmern episode. Some of it sounded pretty good, but Ill pass on the buffalo intestine, thanks.
From Blog: Tihar and Food
Date: 16th October 2009
Sorry I haven had a chance to comment on your previous post. Im smack dab in the middle of several big projects, but I promise Ill get to it as soon as I can. -- Chase
From Blog: Jazz
Sorry I haven had a chance to comment on your previous post. Im smack dab in the middle of several big projects, but I promise Ill get to it as soon as I can. -- Chase
From Blog: Jazz
Date: 12th October 2009
JAZZMANDU
I looked at the web site. It looks incredible. I hope you got a chance to play with some of the artists. That would have been awesome.
From Blog: Jazz
JAZZMANDU
I looked at the web site. It looks incredible. I hope you got a chance to play with some of the artists. That would have been awesome.
From Blog: Jazz
Date: 1st October 2009
The "Me and My Monkey" pic makes me smile, sir. Also, I would like to rent said elephant. On a more serious note, I really enjoy the fact that you ran into a few students at the monastery and struck up a conversation with them. That was probably my favorite section of this post.
From Blog: Notes and Pictures
The "Me and My Monkey" pic makes me smile, sir. Also, I would like to rent said elephant. On a more serious note, I really enjoy the fact that you ran into a few students at the monastery and struck up a conversation with them. That was probably my favorite section of this post.
From Blog: Notes and Pictures
Date: 9th September 2009
I learned last week in my TA class that the frame drum with the rings on the inside is called a camel drum (not sure of the translation or what the Persian musician called it), and it is played in the Middle East and North Africa. It is called a camel drum because a person can play it while riding a camel, and the bouncing of the camel causes the rings to give a steady beat. Thought that was interesting.
From Blog: Project notes
I learned last week in my TA class that the frame drum with the rings on the inside is called a camel drum (not sure of the translation or what the Persian musician called it), and it is played in the Middle East and North Africa. It is called a camel drum because a person can play it while riding a camel, and the bouncing of the camel causes the rings to give a steady beat. Thought that was interesting.
From Blog: Project notes
Date: 8th September 2009
You are my hero
Robert, This is an amazing blog. Like on-line fieldnotes. Sounds like you are experiencing many of the highs (your jam with the sitar master) and the few lows (insulin pump) of the process. I love your jornalling. Keep it up Regards, Tom
From Blog: Living
You are my hero
Robert, This is an amazing blog. Like on-line fieldnotes. Sounds like you are experiencing many of the highs (your jam with the sitar master) and the few lows (insulin pump) of the process. I love your jornalling. Keep it up Regards, Tom
From Blog: Living
Shree Krishna Thapa
non-member comment
Thanks for Publishing in blog
Dear Friend, Rovertthenavigator First of all, thanks for publishing your travel trip to Thanimai Mandir, of Basantapur VDC, Tanahun. I was searching artical of Thanimai. Than I got. I am very happy by finding that. I couldn't read that all in detail but in gist. I will send more comments when i read it all in detials. I am that boy who have given Dal Bhat and Black Tea in stall and short conversation about culture. Thanks again Shree Krishna Thapa
From Blog: Thanimai Trip part 1