In the midst of this lunar new year celebration, I thought some photos of a parade in Shanghai, China might be in order. I was on hand to watch the groups of young men assemble the dragons. It was in…
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Bethlehem’s Wall
Walls have many forms. The writer hits a wall. The race car hits a wall. The newcomers encounter a wall of prejudice. A wall might develop between friends. Then there are times when a wall can be a good thing.…
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Still Valentines
Alcobaça, Portugal. Pedro and Inez were a twosome in the 1300s. But he was a prince and King Alfonso, his father, disapproved of their relationship. Ultimately, Alfonso had Inez removed from the scene via murder. (History books say she was his…
Posted in Just for Fun
Luche Libre
In Mexico City, I picked out an evening tour that included Luche Libre. The guide described it as Olympics wrestling with chili sauce. At a Luche Libre match, there are the good guys (the technocrats who mostly wear masks and respect…
Posted in World Glimpses
