When sounds are made with vibrating different lengths of strings, and put together in ratios and patterns do we get a glimpse of a higher universal order? Is music a medium to share our emotions and expressions? Or is it also something more? Do we all resonate with music on Read more
During COVID, many got (back) into golf. GOOD GOOD as a YouTube channel rocketed above and beyond backyard trick shot videos with excellent videography and professional edits. One fresh aspect of their videos was the use of “tracers” so viewers could watch the balls fly through the air. While the Read more
My dad had Macular Degeneration which he described as a black spot in the middle of his field of vision. Just black. By moving around he still was able to drive, read, and live normally. But when there were indications of bleeding, he had to get shots (yes a needle Read more
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! This post outlines some common phenomenon one can expect to see on the golf course when playing with Koreans. There are also fabulous links 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
