My lovely loyal laptop (PowerBook G4) has developed some strange behaviors over the last few months. Things degraded to the point where it would “randomly” enter sleep mode in the middle of regular tasks. I think I fixed the problem tonight: it was not the track pad thermal sensor, or any of those other problems. The failure seems to be in the ambient light sensor.

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Today is Sarah’s first Mother’s Day as a mother. She hasn’t had a lot of experience, but she has the job down pat. My lovely wife has simply done an amazing job with Micah over the past 3 months (and before!). She is dedicated, loving, and long-suffering towards both Micah and me. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful woman with whom to share my life.

When we were dating, in the midst of an argument, i once said, “You are not the center of my world, ya know.” But looking at things now — the amazing love that we share, our partnership in raising Micah, our conjoined faith life — Sarah is indeed right at the heart of the most important things in my world. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Life is good!

Sarah is now writing down her reflections on her life as a mother… And there is no better day to highlight those writings than today! Be sure to check out her new blog: www.catholicmama.com. Happy Mother’s Day, Sarah!

My own mom has returned to the country (with my sister). My mom and sister have spent the last few years in Brazil working with various church ministries along the Amazon River. It’s exciting to have them both at least a little closer. Micah can’t wait to meet them!

Being a parent myself, i have a new respect for moms everywhere. But i am especially appreciative of my own mother who nurtured, fed, and cared for me, working hard to teach me what i needed to know, in school and out. Thanks, mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

When I was in Cambodia 5 years ago, I was shocked to learn that those responsible for the genocide under Pol Pot had never been brought to justice.

I was recently reminded of this when I heard a great Public Radio International program featuring a Cambodian poet who had survived the anti-intellectual regime. Listen here:
U Sam Oeur performs his poetry on PRI
(from a longer segment)

Justice remains elusive in Cambodia today, but at least trials are scheduled for later this year.