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While I was in Nepal I went on many treks through mountain passes. Only one thing bothered me, the pedestrian bridges. I was not affected by the altitude. Crossing rivers on foot didn’t phase me. Long distance walking was not a problem. The bridges, however, really got to me. Their construction strength was suspect, tomeatContinue reading “Righteous Fear”

It doesn’t surprise me that as I get older I will suffer more pains and health issues. Yet, whenever a new health concern arises I am surprised by the way I feel at the time. Last year I went to the Emergency Room twice with a rapid heartbeat. I didn’t know how that felt untilContinue reading “Oppressed”

It is my experience that there are two kinds of people, hot people and cold people. If you are like me, you are a hot person. I always say that my body runs hot like an overheated engine. I prefer the temperature to be on the chilly side, both inside my house and outdoors. OfContinue reading “Room Temperature”

We went to the beach today with our son’s family. Although it was a bit chilly and the water was cold, our daughter-in-law and granddaughter braved the elements and waded into the ocean. They were careful to keep their clothes dry while soaking their feet. That is until our daughter-in-law turned to say something toContinue reading “Stay Alert”

When we lived in Nepal we saw the Hindu religion practiced openly. Their festivals were celebrations of color, dance, and noise. People went out of their way to demonstrate their fervor. Animal sacrifices were public so everyone could know who was devoted. Loud prayers were also publicly offered. People would often incur much debt toContinue reading “All For Show”