A well-known and highly respected political commentator recently announced he only has a few weeks to live. He was recovering from an operation and almost ready to return to work, when he received the devastating news. His colleagues read his letter, telling about his medical diagnosis and what he called “the final verdict.” Saying […]
This morning I was surprised to see another “successful” person had taken their own life. Reactions to a recent “celebrity” suicide were still spreading across the news sites. These people seemed to have it all and had reached the pinnacle of fame and fortune, but chose to end their lives. With millions dreaming of
In China, Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday when families visit the graves of their relatives. Traditionally they clean the graves, light incense, offer food, money, flowers, and prayers to their ancestors. The rites are very important to most Chinese. I thought it was just to pray and care for the grave, but
Why do they make such a big deal about Easter? The Sunday before and the week leading up to Easter Sunday are bigger than Christmas in many countries. Here in the US, special events are scheduled all week. My sister-in-law said a lot of businesses will be closed on Easter Sunday, so we should
I was assigned to Majuro, the Marshall Islands for two years and lived on the edge of a 175 square mile lagoon. I could sit in my living room and watch freighters and huge tuna boats make their way to the port. The other side of the atoll was barely visible on the horizon.
