It’s that time of year again, when I inadequately summarize the year that was with a line of statistics based on international travel. Here it goes: In 2019, I traveled for 159 days and set foot in nine countries: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Papua … [Read more]
Dale Christensen, Medal Of Honor Recipient Killed In New Guinea,Writes A Letter Home In The Event Of His Death
Seventy-five years ago this week, Dale Christensen, born in Iowa, lost his life in what is now Papua New Guinea, not far from Aitape. It happened during the Battle of Driniumor River, which took place between July 10 and August 25, 1944. The Medal … [Read more]
He Asked The Birds To Forgive Him
It's not easy being an animal in much of the world, or a person. This young crocodile had been recently captured when I took its picture in a village in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik Province. There was something unsettling in how its eyes could … [Read more]
Snippets Of Conversation From A Month In Iraq
Almost two years ago, in May 2017, I spent four weeks in northern Iraq, meeting an eclectic mix of people, from youthful backpackers to weary soldiers, from Catholic nuns to restaurant cooks. I think often of these people, and am thankful for the … [Read more]
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