Life‘s Baggage

On the journey of life, our baggage is filled not just with natural abilities, or instruction through training and education.  Our individual journeys are based on more than warnings and advice.  The imprints of our experiences play a great role in shaping our perception and guiding our future steps.

Just a Dream?

This week, while listening to the daily news in French, the presenter kept repeating the phrase “fuite en avant”, which literally translates as “a headlong rush into something”. Not being totally satisfied with the translation, I dug deeper into the actual meaning of the term. What I found was multifold: …

Ginger Tea

Amidst the rigors of Academic Odysseys, in these days of prolonged nights and perpetual states of wakefulness, the enduring memory may not so much be the challenges faced, but the solace discovered in a cup of ginger tea. Whether facing turbulent storms, gusty winds or snow, this comforting ally adds …

Pour David

Everybody hurts1 When your day is longAnd the night, the night is yours alone When you’re sure you’ve had enoughWell hang onDon’t let yourself go‘Cause everybody criesEverybody hurts sometimes Now it’s time to sing alongand hang on, hang on, hang on. Regardes cette vidéo à partir de la minute 4:55. …

Who am I?

I am thankful for those new paths crossed,For stargazers and ocean surfers lost.For the gentle waves of Southwest England’s shore,Wrapped in clotted cream and Kelley’s Mint Ice Cream galore. I am thankful for mountain hikers so bold,For karate kickers, and their stories told.For those who strive for a greater good,Who …

Paris

I wonder as I wander … Perhaps the simple words written a few days ago about London, perhaps that analogy can and could apply to most any place in the world. Certainly, it might not be a particular city that is “hell on earth.” If we are not feeling well, …

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