Antidote to Burnout

Christmas in Vietnam

Many of my friends and family in the United States ask me about Christmas in Việt Nam -- they generally assume that Christmas is not celebrated there. Since we are back in the U.S. for the holidays, I have no... Read more →

Merry Christmas to all my readers

At this point, we are planning to return to Ho Chi Minh City in mid-January to start settling into life in Việt Nam. From there, we hope to make our way into the development community and find opportunities to help... Read more →

Blogging Community

Virtual-Doug posted a very captivating piece on relationships in Vietnam, based on a series of dialogues between buyer and seller. Doug's point was that commercial relationships in Vietnam (and the prices you pay) are based on repeat business and tending... Read more →

The new de Young Museum in San Francisco

I am trying to take advantage of my time in San Francisco to catch up on the benefits of the city I ignored for so long while working myself into burnout. The new de Young fine arts museum was recently... Read more →

Maintaining Christian faith in a non-Christian country....

My virtual-friend Virtual Doug posted on his blog today news about a Vatican Cardinal ministerial visit to Catholics in Việt Nam, and described (with wonderful pictures) a Eucharist celebration at the Phú Cam Cathedral in Huê. I try to lead... Read more →

Hiking in Guilin, China

Guilin, China, is well known for its natural environment of limestone "karsts" or pillars of mountain within and around the city. Here is an example of a karst in the midst of the city: This environment creates many opportunities for... Read more →