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Author: Micah

  • The Question

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    Right up there with “to be or not to be” is the question of what to do when circumstances beyond your control prevent your running before sunset. Do you opt for streetlights and traffic or darkness?

  • Observation

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    Today my teaching was observed by someone other than my students for the first time. It took me a few minutes to feel something like natural while someone sat and took notes. On the whole I think it went well. In other news, one of the more annoying things available for human experience is the…

  • Running

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    Trying to get in shape for a Marathon I’ve come to appreciate how many low traffic roads I have had available to me the various places I’ve previously trained. Waynesboro and Grantham are both well supplied with roads for running. After two weeks I’m already getting tired of the not-so-great loops that start at my…

  • ลอยกระทง

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    I have now witnessed ลอยกระทง (Loy Krathong). The central feature of this full moon festival is the launching of little banana leaf boats. These boats are equipped with incense and candles. They may also be loaded with hair clippings, nail clippings, and coins. At their launching, wishes are made/prayers are said. The goal is that…

  • Cool

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    The weather here in Ubon has cooled off dramatically the last few days. I’ve been wearing a light jacket to ride my motorcycle. Last night I enjoyed feeling chilly and drinking hot chocolate. I’ve found myself singing more. I like the cooler weather.