Peru: Day 2

The simplicity and natural beauty of this beautiful country grows on me. As we wrapped up our business visits and took in the scenery in the old part of Lima, the people and the places became more comfortable. In spite of all the economic data, … [Read more...]

From the Archives — January 2015

The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally published on January 28, 2015 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/disciplined-thinking-disciplined-actions/). My students laugh when I tell them to steer clear of the … [Read more...]

Fishy Business

I have always been fascinated by how 'things' are made. Today was one of the unique experiences of my life. Once I got past the overwhelming smell of fish, we made our way around Pesquera Diamanté — one of the largest producers of fish and fish food … [Read more...]

Peru Day 1: Two Hands

Lima, Peru, is like any other big city in any other developing nation. A concrete jungle with heavy traffic and the hustle and bustle of every day life. The global brands have blurred the cultural lines, with fast-food signs and electronic hoardings … [Read more...]