Brandon Ferdig
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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No Stopping, No Electronics: Minnesota Man to Embark on Global Sailing Race July 2018 – The Periphery
“I can give them something to cheer for, that they haven’t had in years.” Motivated by his people, inspired by his spirit of adventure, Nabil sets sail July 1 on the Golden Globe … → Read More
Carving Out a Life: Greg’s Lake-Map Coffee Tables – The Periphery
Meet Greg: Greg is an artist (and my cousin) working out of his home studio in Bloomington, Minnesota. An example of traditionalism-meets-hi-tech, Greg blends woodworking with computers to create t… → Read More
Event Video – “Cuba: From Us to You” – The Periphery
On the night of March 10, myself and a team of Cuba enthusiasts threw an event in Minneapolis to share Cuba with the Midwest. “Cuba: From Us to You” featured a multimedia presentation, … → Read More
I’m Joining a New Social Network That Pays You for Your Content – The Periphery
I just wrote my introductory post on a social network many of you have probably never heard of: Steemit.com. It isn’t as pretty and popular as Facebook or Reddit–yet–and there is … → Read More
Want to Go to Cuba? These Three Ladies Can Help – The Periphery
Cuba may not be on your to-go list, but perhaps it should. While many tropical destinations compete for the best resorts, beaches, and night life, Cuba offers a culture and vibrancy all its own. An… → Read More
Regular Resurrections: My Week in Northern Minnesota – The Periphery
This past weekend was the Easter holiday for Christians. It is the recognition of Jesus’s death and resurrection, his act as the Son of God to cleanse humankind of their sins. Easter is also … → Read More
Death and Taxes: On Being Forced to Contribute to What You Believe Is Wrong – The Periphery
Laid out on my bedroom floor are my business receipts from 2017: equipment purchases, meals, parking, miles driven, etc. For the self-employed, taxes can be a days-long process organizing documents… → Read More
Everyday Cuba – The Periphery
From the south coast to the north, I saw the highlights of Cuba with which we are all familiar: classic cars, musicians, cigars, and architecture. But what about the everyday experience for the Cu… → Read More
Havana’s Architectural Marvels, Dilapidation, and an Argument About Communism – The Periphery
With the first half of my Cuba journey behind me, I now had six days to soak in Cuba’s heartbeat: Havana. On the afternoon of my second day, I joined one of Havana’s free walking tours.… → Read More
Cuban Man Breaks Silence *New Feature Video – The Periphery
On January 4, 2018, Cuban man Juan Menendez sat down with me in a Havana park and did what Cubans are taught never to do: speak openly and critically about their government. Juan was so plain-spoke… → Read More
A Night Connecting With Cuba – The Periphery
Last night in Minneapolis I co-hosted an evening sharing Cuba with Minnesotans. There was a salsa dance performance, a silent auction & giveaway of Cuba-related prizes, and then I offered a pre… → Read More
Come Enjoy Cuban Art, Dance, Prizes, and a Presentation This Saturday Night – The Periphery
Cuban stories. Cuban music. Cuban cigars. Do you detect a pattern here? Come out this Saturday evening, March 10 for our event “Cuba: From Us to You.” As I’ve done when returning … → Read More
The U.S. Is Bad at Government: The Problem With National Gun Control – The Periphery
The United States as a nation does not do government well. This is widely known. Talking heads and trendsetters across the country–and across the ocean–regularly point out how America s… → Read More
Cuba Movie #2: A Former Soviet Busts Balls of Havana Tour Guide – The Periphery
With sound effects, freeze frames, and a musical background, I jazzed up this newest, full-length video from my Cuba travel. It’s about a middle-aged woman from the former Soviet Union badger… → Read More
My Travel to Cuba: Beach by Classic Car, Waterfall by Horseback – The Periphery
My trip to Cuba was about discovering the culture and society of this island. But I also squeezed in some fun along the way. Today I’ll squeeze in two such outings in one article. After all,… → Read More
Cuba Video #1: Making a Living – The Periphery
My first full video from Cuba! From December 27 to January 10, I explored this provocative nation. In this first video of this series, my guide William shares how everyday people in Cuba makes a li… → Read More
Our Detours Don’t Define Us – The Periphery
I heard this quote at a presentation I attended Saturday. I’ll talk more about this in a second. First, I want to say thanks for the responses to my message last week about the lessons I lear… → Read More
72 Hours of Silence (A Spiritual Experience) – The Periphery
I approached his office door. He was seated inside, leaning against his desk while thumbing his cell phone. He noticed me, put down his phone, looked back at me brightly, and motioned me inside. I … → Read More
My Travel to Cuba: Streets of Trinidad – The Periphery
Trinidad is a touristy city on Cuba’s south coast. Narrow, cobblestone streets, centuries-old Spanish colonial architecture, and a first-rate beach draw visitors from all over (thought not to… → Read More
My Travel to Cuba – The Periphery
Sitting into the passenger’s seat of his old VW Beetle, I instinctively slammed the heavy, squeaky door to ensure it shut all the way. Reaching my left hand over my right shoulder for the sea… → Read More