[Sometimes we need to get away from our own Jungle to gain perspective on our own back yard. SB SM] By T.V. Padma On a cold evening in 2012, anthropologist Jiban Mani Poudel sat sharing tea and snacks with mountain herders huddled around a cattle pen in Nepal’s Nhāson Valley. A wizened 63-year-old herder, Gunjaman... Continue Reading →
[This article is a little long for the typical Silverback attention span, but it contains some fascinating links relevant to anyone interested in human evolution or the impact of climate change. Keep in mind that Homo Erectus's reign on the planet lasted 2,000,000 years. The most generous estimate for Homo Sapiens is a mere 300,000.... Continue Reading →
Dear SB SM-- We really enjoyed your creative high school hit and sage words of wisdom in Accept With the Left. From my 4 years of Latin I conclude,"Semper Ubi Sub Ubi" = "Always Where Under Where!" Carpe Vitam- SB Mike Vermonters definitely will get this. Bernie is bucking for membership in the Silverback Hall of Fame. Contributed by... Continue Reading →
