Life

Years ago when I first came to Hong Kong I connected with cameras. I could tell you all about the cameras, but that’s not important. Years later now, I reflect on that decision. I know I am not alone. Many NET choose to connect with things rather than people. For some it is movies, for others it is pets, for others it is motorcycles. The list goes on and on. Why? I think for many of us it is a sub-conscious thing that just happens. I remember I was sitting at the “end of the year buffet” with my school’s…

Ever watched Rudy? It’s a film about a young man’s dream to play football at Notre Dame. Rudy’s family, his dad and his brothers love football. They watch it all the time. Rudy knows all about the ND coaches, and culture. He has immersed himself in it, so it is not unusual for him to dream of playing football for the Fighting Irish. What is extra ordinary is that he actually does. Rudy had to overcome a lot of challenges to play football at Notre Dame. From the time he was a boy his brothers and dad told him that…

How we treat others says a lot about us. It's okay not to like everyone and we definitely don't have to be friends with everyone, but we should extend a certain level of respect to everyone. At school, at church, on the street, or at work we are bound to meet new people. Sometimes we will welcome those individuals other times we may not. Regardless of whether that person is an angel or a villain. We owe to ourselves, them and God to extend basic kindness. Fred's Immaturity Some weeks ago, I was at church, a man named Fred (not…

A few years ago, a teacher I knew had the words, “To Hell With You If You Waste My Time,” posted on her bookshelf. I was shocked the first time I saw it, but I didn’t have the courage to ask her about it. She seemed like a nice person. Why, would she wish hell on another person who wasted her time? It didn’t make sense to me. That teacher has moved on from the school, so I can’t ask her but I’m guessing that she carries some deep seeded insecurity. In today’s performance based culture, those who perform well…

The simplicity of Alex and Cory’s chat really gets to the heart of the matter. The 2 boys lived in a boy’s home. Yes, they saw girls from the girl’s home at regularly schedule times that were supervised, but staff was always watching. Home visit represented freedom for the residents. It was a part of their program and transition back into normal life. Girls are a part of normal life. It’s good that Alex was excited about seeing and talking with girls again. God put that longing for interaction with the opposite sex deep in our hearts. Alex says, “I’m…

Last Saturday on my way to school, I said hello to an older couple who were also out for a walk. They asked me what I was doing. I told them that I was walking to work. The woman looked at me with concern, “but it’s Saturday” she said. I informed her that the exam was almost here and that I wasn’t ready. They both sighed. I said Hong Kong is a busy place isn’t it. The man was quick to respond saying, “It is for those who want it to be”. They told me to enjoy my Saturday at…

Today the high rises are going up and tomorrow up to 10,000 families will be moving in. That's a lot of people. See The City Is Taking Over The Countryside. Will SaiSha Road, the soon to be 4 lane main road to WuKaiSha, be enough, or will developers insist on another road along the waterfront that tarnishes the natural beauty of this region yet again? The Tseng Tau waterfront is in the backyard of the village houses across the main road from where we live. I like walking there on the weekend to relax. A few weeks ago they opened…