Head Checks – Page 17

The more you smile, the longer you live. “Bright Light,” head monk of Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam

On the left Hoi, 13, “He who is ticklish”. On the right ???, Tan, “Smiley”-15 (bald) and Goo, 10, with the three “freckles” on this face.

Where’s Michelle??? A million Vietnamese Dong for anyone who can find her…. Photo: L.C.

When Buddhas Smile

From July 17, 2007 Contradictions abound at the Buddhist Temple; Thien Mu Pagoda, about a 6-mile round trip bike ride from our hotel. Biking, either on a moped or bike, is not for the faint of heart. “It’s like skiing,” Bri observed. “The responsibility is on the person behind you.” This is true, but thoseContinue reading “When Buddhas Smile”

Helping with Q & A and pronunciation.

Young Thien Mu Pagoda novice monks, Ho or “Tiger” and Linh (lower holding kite) attemp another trick to launching kite during first play day. Tues. July 17, 2007 Photo: Lanier Carson

Determination and Goals

WED JUL 25 HV Dragon and notes from the Vietnam “Conflict” Sometimes things happen just the way they’re supposed to. Saigon, or Ho Chin Minh City, is a bustling, noisy, and very dirty place. If you can judge a place by its dogs, which Bri thought for sure she saw several skinned and deheadedContinue reading “Determination and Goals”