An invitation to a Halloween party this weekend had me in search of the perfect outfit. After having tried a few conventional methods[…]
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Battambang, Cambodia: A Crocodile Farm and Wedding Crashing
Our boat approached the landing in Battambang. We twelve travelers jumped off the boat onto the bank a couple of[…]
Read moreAcknowledge Your Mortality, Be Your Best Self
“I get sad coming back here seeing familiar places…” A friend said this on Saturday. He is originally from here[…]
Read moreThe Floating Villages of Cambodia
After getting admittedly “templed-out” (my guide book warned me about that), I was ready to trade in the ancient and[…]
Read moreA Tip to Change Your Life: Putting Encouraging Notes Around Your Home
Recently, I helped a friend deliver a car to his aunt about an hour away from my home in Minneapolis.[…]
Read moreThe Monks of Cambodia
Their faces are shaped by serenity. Their bright orange cloth serves as an unmistakable symbol. There’s a wonder and mysteriousness about[…]
Read moreOn Charity…and two worthy of your attention
The more I stay involved with organizations that exist to serve others, the more I realize the wisdom we’ve all[…]
Read moreFighting Sioux, Lake Calhoun, the Confederate Flag: Symbols Serving Symbolic Battles
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” -Juliet A[…]
Read moreThe Jaw-Dropping Khmer Temples of Cambodia
Throughout earth’s history, there have existed mighty, regionally-isolated civilizations all over the world. These were beacons of organization, mathematics, and artistic[…]
Read moreIntroducing Cambodia
Since I’m not currently traveling, I’m devoting the next several Sunday blogs to past treks. Today, I start a series[…]
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