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No Self-Consciousness Allowed on Stage
The drama classroom is often times a microcosm of life. We spend a lot of time talking about humanity, genuineness, and authenticity. These elusive words, when manifested correctly on the stage, can bring to life a performance which can penetrate deep into the audience’s consciousness. That’s the magic. From where do we reach in order…
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Do you really need that?
I’m the atypical American, I suppose you could say. I’ve spent the majority of the last 23 years living and working overseas. It’s had its perks for sure, mixed with a downside, but overall, I wouldn’t have traded all my experiences in Vietnam and Malaysia for anything. By having such a transient lifestyle, our family…
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Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Happy Labor Day!
Hey Friends, I’ve teamed up with The Kindle Book Review in giving away some Amazon gift cards this Labor Day season. You can sign up to win some great prizes while checking out some great deals on books — including my latest “Which Half David” — only $2.99 on Kindle. There’s my book on their…
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Limited Time Sale: 99 cents “A Love Story for a Nation”
A brutal dictator is no match for a man armed with love. A Love Story for a Nation is the explosive story of former writer Gerald Sanpatri. He lives a mundane life under a brutal dictatorship in the blissful presence of the woman he loves more than life. But when tragedy strikes and all the blame…
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Perception
What is your perception of Saudi Arabia? (assuming you have never visited) I’m sure there are certain images or preconceived notions which naturally bubble to the forefront of your mind. Where did your perception come from? Media? Friends? Perception of a particular culture almost never turns out to true when one finally comes in contact…
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Great Hanoi (& Haiphong) Rat Massacre
I ran across this fascinating article a while back which I wanted to share. It’s about the great Hanoi rat massacre during the time of French colonialism. I don’t want to spoil the entire article because it’s a great read, but the crux of it gets to the amazing entrepreneurial spirit of the Vietnamese people.…
Author Mark W Sasse 