Pantheon of Prayer

Nearly a year ago, shortly after leaving hospital, I started to hear about distant relatives, friends and their relatives who … More

A landmine victim’s legacy

Last night, I had the strangest dream. It wasn’t so much a figment of my nocturnal imagination as it was … More

Year of the Tiger

While people all over the northern hemisphere were watching the Olympics and preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow, Asians all … More

Forgiving The Physicians

Earlier today, I picked up my journal and leafed through to read some of what I’d written shortly after being … More

What remains unsaid

This morning, I had a conversation with a government clerk (i.e. Agent 2) with whom I’ve spoken at length over … More

Flashbacks: Do they ever die?

Last night, on my way back from the pool, I was gripped by an uncontrollable fear. Approaching a bridge still … More

Epic Snow

There’s something oddly ironic (perhaps flat-out hilarious) about finding myself here, in an uber-winter wonderland, in the very place where … More

Little Light

Today and tomorrow and for the days after tomorrow, through the snow outside, into the chilled heavens, I send all … More

Getting to Recovery

People often ask me if I have recovered from my injuries. I’m often stumped. I’m not quite sure what to … More

A memory of snow

Yesterday, snowflakes tumbled from the sky, like endless puffs of powdered sugar floating out of a silo-sized sifter. And then, … More