As mentioned in my post “Playing Golf with Koreans” it is not unusual for friends to bring and share gifts, drinks, and snacks at a golf outing. Every child knows that getting gifts is wonderful. Nearly every culture recognizes giving gifts as an important aspect of developing and maintaining positive Read more…
OKAY! You’ve been invited to play golf with some Koreans! Playing Golf with Koreans can involve particular customs and procedures, and I am here to help! Playing golf in Korea is a somewhat different topic to be covered in another post. Koreans pride themselves on their individual uniqueness, self-determination, accomplishments, Read more…
Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is a literary masterpiece that transcends time and cultural boundaries. The first time I read it, I was in high school, and I didn’t think it was a masterpiece. The plot and its protagonist, Santiago. At a surface level, the short 100-page Read more…
When I was in high school I thought I was the KING of outdoor cookouts because I would mix Lipton’s Onion Soup Mix into ground beef, throw those thick patties on a gas grill, and WOW! Those juicy burgers were so flavorful they literally made my friends cry! I was Read more…
C.S. Lewis, in his book The Four Loves, explored the nature of love by categorizing it into four distinct types, drawing from both classical Greek terminology and Christian theology. His exploration was rooted in his understanding of human relationships and divine love. Storge (Affection) This is the most basic and Read more…
Bishop Robert Barron’s explanation of love, deeply rooted in Christian theology, particularly draws from the works of St. Thomas Aquinas and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Barron articulates that love is fundamentally an act of the will rather than merely an emotional response. According to Barron, this love involves Read more…
The Blue Zones refer to regions where people enjoy longer and healthier lives, often surpassing the global average lifespan. These regions include Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Loma Linda (California, USA), Ikaria (Greece), and Nicoya (Costa Rica). Current assumptions or conclusions as to why these people live longer are encapsulated in Read more…
Christianity In Christianity, love is a fundamental concept described in the New Testament. The highest form of love, agape, is seen as unconditional and selfless, akin to the love God has for humanity. This divine love is reflected in Jesus’ teachings, such as the commandment to “love your neighbor as Read more…
The standard line we’ve all heard by now is that money can’t buy happiness. But we all inherently understand that not having money can bring suffering. Using wealth to seek happiness involves accumulating money, then making intentional choices that enhance life satisfaction and well-being with that money. By thoughtfully allocating Read more…
In the 90’s in addition to the terrible advice regarding “heart-healthy” processed foods, vegetable oils, low-fat and non-fat products loaded with artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives – there was a train of thought instructing us to eat 6-8 small meals throughout the day… to “keep up our metabolism” but more Read more…