Category: Writing

Mea culpa, Hana Bui

Apologizing via the internet is not an easy thing to do. In fact, some would argue it’s a near impossible feat. However, I hope all reading this would know that my apology is sincere. I mis-read and misrepresented Hana Bui’s book, and I’m sorry. In my previous post, I...

I published with The Myanmar Times again

The Myanmar Times, a privately-owned newspaper based out of Yangon, published a version of my blog post detailing how I can’t learn Urdu, due to COVID-19. The editorial was published in the weekend edition and was edited by Dr. Andrew King. It can be read HERE....

Lack of integrity or apprehensiveness about dignity?

I’ve not lived in Myanmar as long as some and I can’t say that I’ve seen it all. One thing I do catch myself doing, however, is defaulting to my Western worldview every time I find myself in an unfamiliar situation. In fact, that is one piece of wisdom...