I just finished a draft of my flyer and on the "consulting partners" list, I had Gordon listed with Tracy's characterization of "quiet intelligence". Should be good for a couple of years, GH. I cannot send the whole flyer, though. It is too heavy. So I am attaching the narrative. Reformatting it as well so I can put it into the body of the email since Tim W. can't post attachments. Take care, everyone. Jaime j'aime la vie yesterday, appreciate; tomorrow, anticipate; today, participate! in all, celebrate! WaterbearLanguage Studio (WLS) and Earthbound Enterprises (EE) are twined as licensedcompanies in the CNMI. The connection isJaime Vergara, (JV) current opinion columnist for the Saipan Tribune and erstwhile writer for the Marianas Variety who registered EE in the Marianas before joiningthe CNMI PSS teaching staff at San Vicente Elementary School 2003-2008. (WLS) Theuse of the images of the planet on the logos is intentional. We lovingly embrace earthrise consciousnessmarried to the demands of earthbound commitments. Thecontextual turn was articulated well by Astronaut Edgar Mitchell of Apollo 14: (Earthrise) "Suddenly, from behind the rim of the moon, in long slow motionmoments of immense majesty, there emerges a sparkling blue and white jewel, alight, delicate sky blue sphere faced with slowly swirling veils of white,rising gradually like a small pearl in a thick sea of black mystery. It takes more than a moment to fully realizethis is Earth . . . home." Thelearnings of Earthbound are derived from Vergara's engagement with the globalstaff of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) 1972-1986 that had some 2,500volunteers in its roster to promote a highly participatory and comprehensiveapproach to human development in every time zone around the world including 10major locations in the Pacific. When thecenter no longer could hold, the global network had enough wisdom to dissipateinto local and national offices. Thereare ICA-affiliated offices scattered around globally with a center inCanada. Spin-offs going their owncreative and innovative ways are the programs of the Realistic Living Institute,Bonham, Texas, a daily Journal Reflection, and the Ecozoic Center, North Carolina, and the Way of the Warrior, Indiana. TheWaterbear and the Earthbound rely heavily on the same tradition and relatessymbiotically to the mentioned offspring. Asan oral English teacher at Shenyang Aerospace University (SAU) 2011-2014,Vergara joined others who created the Waterbear Language Studio of Shenyang toassist those taking standard University and Graduate education tests, headingto English instructions outside of China, as well as provide language tutorialfor those who wish to simply speak English. The sphere lines around the global orb symbolize the "network"of learners. Thecurrent services provided in the CNMI and China combine the ecological concernof the first and the linguistic teaching of the second. (EE) Theoperation and management of the group is horizontally structured, faithful toits own technology of participation. There are no social structures to claim, or hierarchical strata toclimb, only clearly defined participant's role and facilitator's function. Efficacyof service is the defining context rather than the ascent upwards a pointedpyramid. Getting a job done rather thangathering brownie points is the focus. An"oral English language immersion tour" in Saipan is packaged. A 15-day journey from destination and returnfor Chinese students is orchestrated. A7-day version for tourists is a mainstay. Zhongguoren residing in Saipan are alsotargeted for oral English learning, along with children of foreign personnel atthe various island schools. Individualprograms of language tutorials (only in English and Putunghua for now), and guided tours of Saipan are offered, inconjunction with existing established services on island. Asthe globe is in the CNMI, WLS & EE relates to a worldwide network. A partial and expanding list of consultingpartners include - In China: (Alice) Feng Cai -pedagogy (Mariya) Ma He - Englishtranslation (Oliver Wang Zi Xu),teaching (Green) Wu Jia Wen -Hangzhou Zac Song Zhe -Shenyang (Richard) Zhang Kui -Taiyuan In the Philippines: Bill & AidaGranert - watershed Pete & MimiOcampo - CO/CD, NRM Vic Quiton -Community Development In Saipan: Ed Arriola - all-terrainvehicles Jun Dayao - graphicsand layout Mirasol Dayao -accounting (Abi) Jiang Nan - scuba Joe Kaipat - NMislands Janet King - CNMI law (Avi) Liu Qui Xiang -hospitality (Cindy) Liu Xiaoyan -physical therapy (Chris) Liu Yunpeng -tours Gilbert Morales -accounts Lino Olopai - Refaluwasch Olomwaay Mark Rabago - history Jim Rayphand - disabilities Jayvee Vallejera -publishing Jaime Vergara -training Zhang Jian Cai -cuisine In the United States: Michi Atkinson -ocean cruise, HI Ben Ball - energy, TX Lisa Cabahug -biological research, SF Lynda and John Cock -reflective skills, NC Kristina Campbell -db management, NC Susan Fertig - grantwriting, MD Herman Greene -ecozoic civilization, NC Margaret-BeachHacking, literature, PA Gordon Harper, quietintelligence, WA Teresa Healy,brokerage, CA Jane Lee Eumi -Korea-China-America, CA Jailu and JessNavarrete - medical, HI Let's Play Language Waterbear Language Studio Let's Romp on Planet Earth EarthboundEnterprises