Celebrating Tet
I had the privilege of visiting Vietnam just before the celebration of Tet–the lunar new year. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. It just so happens that it is also my Chinese Zodiak sign. Horses need room to move–they are independent, don’t like to be hemmed in, and prefer to choose their own path–very…
Quiet Philanthropy
Cambodia is a country with a long, proud history. At its height, the Angkor Empire once dominated much of Southeast Asia. The photo above was taken at Angkor Wat at sunrise. Once the ancient capital of the Angkor Empire, the city went into decline in the 15th century. Today, the vast temple complex of Angkor…
Having Your Feet in Two Worlds
As many of you already know, I am a native of Budapest, Hungary. My family escaped the oppressive communist regime in the immediate aftermath of the Hungarian Revolution. We lived in Switzerland and West Germany before finally settling in the United States—our refuge. I embraced American culture, but at home we kept many Hungarian and…