Monthly Archives: February 2014

*DREAMS*

Photo Credit: © Hans Hillewaert / CC-BY-SA-3.0 Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. I love the … Continue reading

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Borders

The Great Wall of China was built as early as the 7th century BC along the historical northern borders of China to protect the Empire from warlike nomadic peoples.  But it is one thing to designate territorial boundaries and build … Continue reading

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Individuals: Saint Francis (of Assisi)

Photo Credit: Waterborough For some reason, there was a comic book about St. Francis lying around the house when I was a boy.  That’s how I learned about him. His life was memorable for me because he went off to … Continue reading

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Drive | Ride

Video Credit: Stephen Cuyos I felt I had to write about scenic drives and rides because when I started living in the province of Batangas in the Philippines some years ago, I could finally say that what I saw along … Continue reading

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Wheels

Photo Credit: Anomie The wheel is one of my favorite symbols because it signifies eternity and movement.  Specifically the traditional spinning wheel is used in the Indian flag, and I would like to discuss India for this post, as it is … Continue reading

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