I like watching Korean historical dramas. I like the tales of human struggle, where most of the time good overcomes evil. Yes, they show people suffering and way too much death, but it’s a dramatization of what may have happened in the distant past. The real people of that time have long since died, so […]

     The news is filled with the death of Prince.  Tributes pour in from celebrities, fans, and admirers.  The President of the United States said, “It’s a remarkable loss.”  Hour-long specials are squeezed into television schedules and the Minnesota State capitol building was lit up in purple, to honor him.      Who was this

     Anticipation filled the air as the auction began.  Everyone gasped as the “merchandise” was brought out.  It was a young lady who, despite her youth, seemed beaten down and broken.  She was obviously damaged goods, but had some value left.  Everyone hoped they could make the winning bid.  After all, she owed a debt,

     One challenge I found while living overseas is something as simple as getting a good haircut.  My biggest problem has been communication.  Five languages and two considered very hard to learn, I lowered my expectations to “good enough.”       In Mexico City, I found no English-speaking barbers.  In a small neighborhood shop, I

     It was hard to watch the aftermath of the Brussels bombings on the news, but I couldn’t turn away. The places are too familiar, and I have friends and loved ones living in Brussels. I posted an early news report on Facebook and received more reports from friends. I posted a prayer of