Last Thursday, Lea's mother called to tell us that Lea's father Kunnar has passed away. Kunnar has been suffering the incapacitating effects of multiple strokes for more than four years gradually losing one ability after another. We are sad to see him go but are also relieved that he is finally at peace with our … Continue reading Farewell to Kunnar Raja
“The Warrior Code” from Ronin
This is one of my favorite movie scenes ever. Jean-Pierre nails it with his comment on the warrior ethic and the masculine need to sacrificially serve a higher master. Michael Lonsdale plays Jean-Pierre, a solitary, sagacious retiree who spends his evenings painstakingly painting and assembling a model reconstruction of the legendary battle of the 47 … Continue reading “The Warrior Code” from Ronin
Back at It
Well, it's day two of the new semester here at Regent. I'm bustling around the college today making a few announcements, signing up for the neccesities, and rubbing shoulders with old friends. It's good to be back in a normal rhythm again. Lea has been in California for the last few days on a planning … Continue reading Back at It