Monthly Archives: March 2012

Pedaling Princples chapter Fifteen – Massachusetts, The State of Our Health

Posted on 03/17/2012 by paulefallon

I rolled over the pass between Perry Peak and Shaker Mountain and headed home into Massachusetts.  Not far beyond the Pittsfield sign I saw the familiar blue square with the white H directing me to a hospital nearby.  Welcome back … Continue reading →

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Architecture Grand Goave

Posted on 03/11/2012 by paulefallon

The other day I stopped short at the site of this elegant little building, the only one I have seen in Grand Goave that approaches the designation architecture.  I say that because it does what so much good architecture does; … Continue reading →

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Pedaling Principles Chapter 14 – New York, Money as the Measure of Empire

Posted on 03/11/2012 by paulefallon

One of the ironies of America is that we were founded on lofty principles of man’s right for self-determination and a bevy of personal freedoms, but as soon as the country got rolling, one freedom never explicitly stated took hold … Continue reading →

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Walking Home

Posted on 03/08/2012 by paulefallon

Towards the end of my stint in Haiti, when construction is under control, I try to knock off early and walk home. It is about a quarter mile from my home base at the BLB site to the school, then … Continue reading →

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Photo Tribute

Posted on 03/07/2012 by paulefallon

Yesterday we finished pouring the concrete on the second floor of BeLikeBrit orphanage, a task that took seven weeks from building the formwork to installing the rebar to placing the concrete.  The last pout was 55 cubic yards of concrete, … Continue reading →

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Pay Day in Grand Goave

Posted on 03/05/2012 by paulefallon

One of the highlights of my stints in Haiti is pay day, which comes midway through each trip.  When I heard that Saturday was a half work day I figured that it would be a lighter day than the others, … Continue reading →

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Pedaling Principles Chapter 13 – Pennsylvania, Words the Inspire Action

Posted on 03/05/2012 by paulefallon

I am fond of Pennsylvania’s nickname, the Keystone State, since I feel a kinship for architectural terminology, even when applied in a different context.  I also appreciate its double meaning, as Pennsylvania was not only the keystone of our original … Continue reading →

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Ad for Construction Assistance for MoHI School

Posted on 03/02/2012 by paulefallon

I hope my regular readers will pardon me putting an ad in the blog.  We are looking for a consturction supervisor for the MoHI School; this post is linked to several job search sites. Use Your Construction Experience to Help Rebuild … Continue reading →

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