Tag: Vietnam
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Crossing Ideas Podcast – Now Live!
I’ve been working hard on a podcast idea since January, and today my podcast has released its first episode! I’ve been encouraged at different times to start a podcast, and I had considered it a time or two. But I wanted to make sure I had a solid enough of an idea of what I…
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Three Cheese Pizza & Vietnam
I love to make pizza. Yesterday, I made a simple three cheese pizza. Here are the cheeses. Mozzarella, gouda, parmesan. How I came to this combination has its roots in my ten years living in Vietnam. Before I explain, let’s look at the final product. Delicious. I’m not afraid to tell you. You might wonder…
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Afghanistan is not Vietnam, but …
There have been many compelling comparisons of Afghanistan with Vietnam over these past couple heart-wrenching days as the world has watched the capitulation of the Afghani government to the Taliban. First, let’s deal with the differences between Vietnam and Afghanistan. The origin of the conflicts and the histories and cultures of the countries offer many…
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Did you know this? Happy Fourth of July
Independence day is one of America’s most celebrated and enjoyable days. From picnics to fire works to family fame, it’s hard to beat for summer fun. Here are a few fun facts which you may not have known about July 4. Did you know? Our Founding Fathers didn’t declare independence on July 4, 1776. They…
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Living Without Reeses, Corn Chex, and Swedish Fish (no more)
When I lived in Vietnam, back in the meager years after the U.S. lifted its embargo in 1994, I would, on occasion, have my neck snap while doing a double-take as I noticed an orange-colored package at a small shop. It was the Halloween orange, possibly better known as the Reeses’ orange, the type of…
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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 