Your virtual Thailand vacation continues as Thor and I visit The Hillside Retreat Elephant Sanctuary next to the Khao Sok wilderness park. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our first trip to Asia — the beautiful country … Continue reading
On Veterans Day, as we honor all who have served in the military, let’s look at the seldom-mentioned contributions of nurse cadets during WWII. Because of a crisis shortage of qualified nurses during the World War II, a new program … Continue reading
(Picture from here.) I was going to write some long eloquent essay on the election but, frankly, it’s too depressing. The only thing I will say is that in 1984, George Orwell postulated a whole English industry and ministry dedicated to … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as our Thailand virtual vacation continues with a nature walk around the eco-lodge at Khao Sok National Park. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our first trip to Asia — the beautiful … Continue reading
Musings as the wheel of the year turns toward winter, and the veil thins between the living and the dead. NOTE: I’ll return to my Thailand virtual-vacation blog series next Saturday. Tonight is Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, Samhain, on the … Continue reading
(Picture from here.) Okay. It’s the pandemic. It’s been a godawful long time. I just saw one of my best friends, in person, for the first time in seven months. If you can call it that. We were both masked. We … Continue reading
Your virtual Thailand vacation continues as Thor and I catch the ferry from Koh Samui to the mainland and Khao Sok National Park. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our first trip to Asia — … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as your virtual vacation continues with our last stop on the island of Koh Samui — the mind-boggling temple complex of Wat Plai Laem. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our … Continue reading
(Smilodon image from here.) This is what used to be called Columbus Day. It is now called Indigenous Peoples Day. People came to the “New World” at least 15,000 years ago. There is some evidence that they may have made it … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we continue our quest Seeking Clarity in tropic realms with great snorkeling. Koh Samui didn’t fit the bill, but was a fascinating destination. NOTE: “And now for something completely different.” Thor and I made our … Continue reading
