The Value of Snow
When I was studying Dari in Badakhshan, Afghanistan a few years ago, my language teacher taught me a game. It … Continue reading The Value of Snow
Lefse
Given my Norwegian heritage, Christmas just doesn’t feel right without lefse, a type of flat potato bread. In recent … Continue reading Lefse
The New Silk Roads: a book recommendation
All roads used to lead to Rome. Today they lead to Beijing. A year ago I wrote a blog post … Continue reading The New Silk Roads: a book recommendation
Lessons from Alexander the Great
Originally posted on Other Side of the Mountains:
The weather was rapidly changing. The warm, dry autumn weather that had turned the leaves of… Continue reading Lessons from Alexander the Great
Home
Home is where, when you cross its threshold, you finally feel at peace. – Dennis Lehane One of the hardest … Continue reading Home
Five values I want to teach my son
This week I have felt incredibly sad as I have watched the news and thought about the world. I watched … Continue reading Five values I want to teach my son
A Trip to Balkh
“Come, whoever you are! Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving. This is not a caravan of despair. It doesn’t matter if … Continue reading A Trip to Balkh
