Posted in on Sep 20th, 2017
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh has gone from being ignored to being adored. It’s a busy, bustling mix of French Colonial Architecture, Khmer Modernism, and mushrooming office buildings. Despite the fast growing modernity, you might still see an ox cart, or monkeys (frequently near the Post Office). The Royal Palace is just a few blocks away, [...]
Posted in cambodia on Apr 2nd, 2017
I’m seeing an increasing number of advertisements, as well as dubious products on the shelves in pharmacies and supermarkets. http://sea-globe.com/cambodia-business-beauty/ http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-plus/risky-quest-beauty-cambodia Could not make this stuff up. (Sigh.) Can’t people be comfortable with the skin they’re in?
I’m pleased to note that academic and friend Erik Davis is launching his new book at Meta-House Tuesday evening. “Book Launch About The Buddhism” https://www.facebook.com/events/888602147861478/ Note: *Free Finger Food*!! While funerals can be a bit socially taboo to discuss, Erik’s extensive religious studies background enables him to profile unique and fascinating glimpses into how ritual [...]
Posted in cambodge, cambodia, current events on Nov 3rd, 2015
The Cambodian Center for Independent Media launched its ‘Legacy of Impunity’ exhibition at Meta-House this evening, in tandem with Cambodian Center for Human Rights’ “Never Forget” (at the Mansion, Foreign Correspondents Club). Both were launched in solidarity with today’s International Day To End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. [...]
Posted in cambodia, current events, news on Oct 11th, 2015
This last Friday morning (estimated 1 AM) a fire broke out in the buildings behind Java Cafe. Four residences were damaged as well as the office of Java Cafe / Gallery, including a number of irreplaceable art items in storage. https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/fire-destroys-5-homes-decades-of-artwork-97079/ Nine families remain in the area, with severe structural damage. (Above.) It is possible [...]
