Medieval Dordrecht
Dordrecht Dordrecht, the Netherlands Oldest City The medieval city of Dordrecht dates back to the 11th century. Situated at the confluence of several rivers, including the Meuse, Merwede, and Rhine,…
World Cups and Contrast: Asia’s Wet and Dry Markets
Traditional markets in much of Asia are often two markets in one. The Wet Market is where fresh meats and produce are purchased and the Dry Market is where clothing,…
Reflections Across the Koi Pond
The shimmering water, the colorful koi, and the reflections of the gayly dressed ladies across the way make for a vibrant abstract. The Pura Tirta Empul, where the image was…
Abandoned in Darien
Abandoned in Darien
The last visages of the day's sun illuminates the Spanish moss dripping from the live oak that gives its shade to this forlorn house. A bare bulb struggles to make its presence known through the window, while the clapboards seem to want to go the way of the front porch. As I pass by...
Of New Beginnings and Possibilities
Life is a journey. Time is a river. The door is ajar. ___Jim Butcher, Dead Beat For Lynne and me, our life together is like an unfinished book. Many chapters…
Deeply, Darkly, Infinitely
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. ___Edgar Allan Poe If any philosopher had been…
Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam
Inside Houses of Worship
The Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam As  I travel, I  make an effort to visit places of worship. The architecture is usually stunning, many having withstood the ravages of time…
Ganesha Hidden in Kolkata, India
Hidden
The Hindu deity Ganesha lies hidden behind tree roots along a ghat in Kolkata, India. Ironically, Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles. Darkness was hidden in a deeper…
Soon the Earth will Tilt…
Soon the earth will tilt on its axis and begin to dance to the reggae beat to the accompaniment of earthquake. And who can resist the dance of the earthquake,…
Simplicity – A Rubber Band Abstract
Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify. ___Â Henry David Thoreau,Simply an assortment of rubber bands of varying sizes arranged on a black surface.