NOTES FROM THE ROAD
Time for a change: Why I’m glad to be leaving Korea after 3+ years
It was just over three years ago that I first arrived in Korea, ready to immerse myself in something new. "To everything, there is a season," Ecclesiastes says. These past few years have certainly brought [...]
Liberating the Dharma for Women: A Visit to a Revolutionary Buddhist Monastery in Thailand
At first glance, Wat Songdhammakalyani is a familiar sight in Thailand. Situated along a busy road about 50 km outside of Bangkok, this Theravada Buddhist monastery is an oasis within the noise and busyness of [...]
A Canadian and an American walk into a Nepalese restaurant in Korea. . .and get married!
When I came to Korea in April of 2018, marriage was probably the last thing on my mind. I won't bore you with the backstory in this post as I've discussed it in others. Suffice [...]
MUSINGS
“Hate is like a fire”: How concept creep can aid authoritarian drift
On balance, Canadian New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh is somebody I admire. His excellent memoir, Love and Courage, shows what a remarkable life he has lived and reveals him to be a compassionate and [...]
Why Radicals and Pragmatists Need Each Other
“A man who does not have something for which he is willing to die is not fit to live.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. "Politics is the art of the possible" ~ Otto von Bismarck [...]
Life after Facebook: Why I finally quit social media for good
For billions of us in the world today, social media has become an integral part of our lives. Whether we use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or all of the above, these apps are sending dozens of [...]