Summer Sunset

The Texas drought last year brought very few clouds. Few clouds mean visually weak sunsets. This summer has been much more normal, with the occasional rainfall. My wife no longer…

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Asia in America

A short walk from the 72 foot tall  Quan Âm sculpture, palm trees line the walkway towards the Hoi Thanh Buddhist Temple in southwest Houston. If suddenly awakened from a dream, you would think you had…

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Safe Passage

I remember the first time someone mentioned going to the swamp, I was a bit hesitant. The thought of wading in or just visiting an area with alligators didn’t sound…

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