Paul E. Fallon spent thirty years as an architect specializing in healthcare design before the Haiti earthquake compelled him to participate in the reconstruction effort and chronicle his experience. He is a seasoned public speaker (events listed at www.paulefallon.com) and author of the well-read blog www.theawkwardpose.com. His commentaries include posts about Haiti, yoga, meditation, cycling, and balancing the tensions of modern life. Paul has two grown children. He spends his time writing, teaching yoga, and designing buildings in Haiti. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.