This is a story that began so long ago, High above Cayuga’s waters, a new father glows. Even a lucky man gets only one first-born son, A prize to cherish, like a home run, And as I gaze upon this bundle of joy, My son smiles back; this moment...
Exploring New Boundaries
By the time we reached station 9, our team of seven appeared as a ragtag group of misfits totally oblivious to what lay ahead. But at the same time, there is something heavenly about standing on firm ground, looking down at the clouds. At an elevation of 3,460 meters...
Hanoi to Hoi An
The pace of life is pretty slow in Hoi An. I think that’s why I like it so much. Waking up to birds chirping in the rice fields instead of cars honking in a concrete sprawl. Taking daily bike rides along the river that never had an ending in...
Do Angels Have Names?
There is a fleeting instant in time that all of us experience every single day. It is as normal and routine as breathing. But, without forewarning, it can often be much more electrifying. I am talking about the exact moment of our first consciousness as we awake. Many times...
Dancing with Fury
Dancing with Fury Feathered friends twirl in frothy foam, Lifting their legs to the beat of the wave. Struggling to halt a turbulent sea From ruining delicate slippers. They peck and probe with frenetic haste Feasting on insects, crabs, treats. Impulsive surf delivering, snatching away a gourmet buffet. Darkness...
On Being an Immigrant
My French-Canadian friend once asked me “Why do all foreigners who live outside their home country get labeled an immigrant, but when Americans travel overseas they are called expats?” Illegal Immigration is a hot topic in America 2017, mostly because of Donald Trump’s finger on the American...
Just Another Day in Morocco
“Mark!” I yell to my brother, “Hurry up! I’ve been on that smelly boat for twelve hours and I’m hungry.” From across the room I hear, “Sounds more like cranky to me.” Our blue fin tuna venture in Morocco is in full swing and it’s difficult to find time...
Affiliate World Asia 2016
The world of affiliate marketing is quite new to me. Most of the people I interact with on a daily basis for business I had never actually met in person, that is until last December when Ian and I attending Affiliate world Asia. It’s ok chatting daily on skype but there really...
Central Vietnam – Da Nang
I arrived to Da Nang on a simple 1 hour flight from Saigon 4 days before Christmas. Many of these cities in Vietnam are completely foreign to me before I research them. Da Nang was hailed the “Chiang Mai” of Vietnam, this comparison caught my eye for obvious reasons....