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On the Road in the Land of Mountains and Minibuses
Once upon a time, during a trip in the country of mountains and minibuses....
Hope Up In The Air
"You cannot buy this confidence, this freedom, this hope, this security." But someone can give it to you for free.
Our Fingers Didn’t Freeze and Break Into Little Pieces
This past weekend temperatures plunged to -15 degrees F (-25 degrees C). We turned our gas furnace up. Then we turned it up again. We got dressed and put our bathrobes back on. Our friends asked if we could reschedule the get-together we had planned for Sunday because of how cold it was and because … Continue reading Our Fingers Didn’t Freeze and Break Into Little Pieces
The Door
Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9
Their Cold Hands
If meteorologists ever conducted a study on the climate surrounding the enormous bazaar near our house, I wouldn't be surprised if they found that it adversely affects surrounding weather conditions. During the winter, somehow as soon as you step foot inside, the temperature drops by at least double digits. Must have something to do with … Continue reading Their Cold Hands
The Moon
Even in the most inhospitable places you can find familiar (moon) faces
A Kyrgyz Wedding
We got to the place at a reasonable time, which is to say, over two hours late. The wedding celebration was being held at a restaurant that caters specifically to such events. A picture of the bride and groom perhaps ten feet tall and twelve feet across greeted us as we ascended the steps and … Continue reading A Kyrgyz Wedding
The Old Car at the Bazaar
I parked the car at the construction bazaar near our house. I clutched my phone where I had made my list. I was focused. I was unstoppable. My black coat was zipped and my signature checkered hat was pulled low. I was prepared to argue in the local language over prices if I had to. … Continue reading The Old Car at the Bazaar