Today is Pakistan Day, the anniversary of the founding of Pakistan on August 14, 1947. It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Muslim country that was carved out on the western and easter edges of the British India. In addition to the slaughter that occurred at “Partition,” as Hindus and Muslims raced to get […]
Road Trip! Back to Newfoundland
It’s time for another epic road trip! Having been so captivated by Newfoundland last summer, we decided to make a return visit, this time to the eastern side of the island. Some people say we are nuts. I say “guilty as charged.” Another photo from last year’s trip for inspiration: Related Posts: Who is St. […]
The Girl Who Broke the Chinese Internet
On Monday Fu Yuanhui, a 20-year old swimmer from Hangzhou won the bronze medal in the 100 meter backstroke race. During the medal ceremony, she could not hide her excitement. It’s noteworthy because Chinese Olympians have been known to cry and apologize for earning silver medals (instead of gold). But Ms. Fu’s claim to fame […]
Ba Guanr Goes Global
On Sunday night, I plopped myself down in front of the television and joined millions of people worldwide to watch some Olympic swimming events. After watching Katie Ledecky obliterate her own world record, all eyes were on Micheal Phelps and the US men’s 4X100 medley relay. Would they win, thus giving Phelps his 18th gold medal […]
