The 30 Year Age Gap

The 30 Year Age Gap

My thoughts on the “30 year age gap” and something you should know about. What does a guy (me) who has a Sociology and Accounting degree, worked in senior living since 2009, and lost both parents early in life – what do I think about?   I think about...
Memory Video of my Parents

Memory Video of my Parents

My mom died when I was five years old from cancer, and my dad had a stroke that led to dementia when I was 24 – he passed away eight years later in 2014.  Having lost both parents early in my life and only having a few memories (in my mom’s case, no vivid memories)...
COVID-19 Pandemic: Reflection

COVID-19 Pandemic: Reflection

I believe history is remembered in the eyes of the experiencer, so everyone’s take may share similar headlines but the actual experiences are unique.  I remember the Great Recession and being unemployed long term, while others can remember ultra cheap airfare to...
Intriguing Past: Hong Kong Freedom Swimmers

Intriguing Past: Hong Kong Freedom Swimmers

To me growing up, the most powerful scene from the movie, Romeo Must Die, was when a young boy (who would later grow up into the character played by Jet Li) and his brother were swimming in a dark sea, seemingly about to drown, when a basketball floated towards them...