Songkran – Thai New Year
A few years ago, I wrote about my April 2006 trip to Thailand in a two-part series for PresentMagazine.com, the online publication I used to co-publish and edit with Pam Taylor. Today, I just remembered that Thailand is celebrating Songkran, a national holiday and festival for Thai New Year that runs from April 12-15. April 13 is observed as the Thai New Year marked by a water festival. Read More Read More
Mother’s Day: Imprints Far East and Midwest
A photograph of my mom not too long after she moved to the Kansas City area from Thailand. After my dad completed his tour of duty in the Army, the newlyweds moved to the States and lived in the basement of his parent’s house until they got established. I don’t remember the dog, most likely a beagle. In fact, I am not sure if I was even born at the time of the photograph. I love my mom’s smile. She looks so happy in this moment. Even though this image is in... Read More
