My Treasure Box My tresure box is full of friends who were once strangers, unexpected beauty upon the path and those who travel with me in the suitcase of my heart. These treasures have brought more meaning and beauty into this wonderful life God has given me.

A world rich in Diversity

Wednesday, 24 Mar 2010 | Views [227]

Brian and I spent a few days back in Penang, Malaysia before taking a boat to Sumatra, Indonesia where we are now.  Here is my reflection of Penang. As we walk down the streets here in Penang I see a world rich in diversity, alive in culture.  I ... Read more >

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Photos: Malaysia

Saturday, 6 Mar 2010 | Photo Gallery

Looking into the lifes of rural Malaysian villages

Friday, 5 Mar 2010 | Views [168]

Malaysia to me is a beautiful place.  I love the tropical trees, the markets in the street, but mostly the people I meet.  I love the beautiful children and how they point at us from behind windows and doors or their parents legs.  I love the modesty ... Read more >

The Cost of War

Friday, 26 Feb 2010 | Views [165]

Over 5000 US soldiers dead, over 100,000 Iraqis and 5 million children left orphaned from the war.  Doesn't really matter how many or from where thought because really we're all the same and 1 dead is 1 too many.  Since 2001 the U.S. has spent 964 million ... Read more >

The Oldest Jungle in the World

Friday, 26 Feb 2010 | Views [140]

We're in the jungle, staying in a hide sitting on the back bench with 2 fellow Americans, and 3 enthusiastic retired men from England who have taken up the hobby as bird watchers.  We're all quietly watching the dried up salt lake below us for sightings ... Read more >

Malaysia

Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010 | Views [105]

I enjoyed my time in KL (Kuala Lumpur) Malaysia more than I would have thought.  I usually can only stay in cities for a day or 2 and then need to go somewhere thats quiet and has more trees and grass than concrete and buildings.  However we spent almost ... Read more >