The Chinese New Year begins with a blank slate, in the heavens and within our hearts and homes. Determined by the Chinese lunar calendar, it is the date of the new moon that usually falls between mid-January and mid-February of our Western Gregorian calendar. Next Monday, January 23, ushers in the Year of the Dragon. [...]
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On the Ropes
The rope is massive – just a little over 650 feet – but I can barely see it from my vantage point. Granted, my small stature is certainly an impediment but in the Land of the Rising Sun, my height (all 5 feet of it) is the rule and not the exception. In this case, however, [...]
A Dance to Wake the Dead
This week, we continue our series, taking a look at the fascinating and myriad ways people deal with death in countries as diverse as India, Japan and Malaysia. ———————————————————————————-
