“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” – Nelson Mandela, A Long…… Read more “Where You Belong”
Category: China
An Evening With a Mentor
I. In the BeginningMonths ago, I wrote a letter to a former teacher upon his retirement. I had the opportunity to talk with him over a cup…… Read more “An Evening With a Mentor”
Remembering China (Part 1)
I. PandasSee that panda? Yeah, I never saw one in China. However, that’s what I look like every morning when I wake up. I can’t complain about…… Read more “Remembering China (Part 1)”
Wanting to Spread My Wings… Again
Sarah and I were watching my hero, Anthony Bourdain, Sunday morning. That morning we had given into defeat, officially staying up after tossing and turning all night…… Read more “Wanting to Spread My Wings… Again”
On Thinking Bigger
I had an interview yesterday with a politician. As to what the position may be, no ideas were really thrown out there. Trying to be discrete, I tried…… Read more “On Thinking Bigger”
Thoughts and Ideas Being Not-So-Transparent
Today, seven years ago, my maternal grandmother passed away. Yes, I miss her and that goes without saying. The notion of this dawned on me this morning. …… Read more “Thoughts and Ideas Being Not-So-Transparent”