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Friday afternoon deluge in Saigon

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I was at Java Cafe last Friday for a meeting when it started to rain heavily outside.  This was a bit of a shocker since it does not normally rain in November.  As I left, Hai Ba Trung and Dong Du streets were flooded.  As I headed down Ham Nghi street later in District 1, I was surprised that street was flooded.  I never seen these two areas flooded before. … [Read more...] about Friday afternoon deluge in Saigon

First day of Boot Camp (November 13, 1990)

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Okay, this ends my two weeks of four military anniversaries.  You will not see me talk about the Marines for another year. Twenty-one years ago on this date, I started my basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California.  It is just something that no Marine will ever forget.  At least several times a year, I have a "nightmare" of my boot camp … [Read more...] about First day of Boot Camp (November 13, 1990)

Happy Veteran’s Day (US)

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Today is Veteran's Day in the US.  Happy Veteran's Day to all the US veterans that served to protect the US, freedom, and democracy.  Veterans will always be an important part to the history of the United States of America. In Saigon, there are many Vietnam Vets living here now as well as other US Vets.  I personally know Vets in Saigon who have served in the US Navy, Air … [Read more...] about Happy Veteran’s Day (US)

Yeni Hayatlar (New Lives) STV – 2001

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I forgot I had this video online.  I was on STV's Yeni Hayatlar back in 2001 which was broadcasted in the Turkish speaking world for a couple years.  I wrote about this experience about 3 years ago in this blog.  In short, the video is about how I became a Muslim in Kazakhstan back in 1999 when I was a Peace Corps volunteer. Below is the video but it is in Turkish.  Get some … [Read more...] about Yeni Hayatlar (New Lives) STV – 2001