What would you title the chapters of your autobiography? On the Farm; High School & Photography; College and Courting; Centerville Days; Times in Kalona; Principal & Pilot in NW Ontario; Schools in Ohio; Bangladesh Years; Taxiing Amish; Mattress Sales Consultant; Birding & Photography; Retirement Years!
This photo captures several of the chapter titles: Birding, Taxi work, and Photography!
What is something you learned recently? I learned that after the Partition of India in 1947, current Bangladesh was called East Bengal until 1955 when it was called East Pakistan. I had thought that already in 1947 it was called East Pakistan. We made Bangladesh our home from 2007-2015. There are many rickshaws in the country, a very economical way to get around. Craftandtravel.com posted this info: Bringing colour, creativity and character to the city; and more importantly a means of living to over a million people, there are an estimated 1/2 million rickshaws in Dhaka today (1 rickshaw/140 people). Rickshaw art is considered ‘street art’ literally as it’s only viewable when you’re actually on the streets. You can ride 1/2 mile for 30 taka (0.27 USD).
You can see a little bitt of rickshaw on the back of the rickshaw on the left of the photo.
You can see rickshaw art on the back of the rickshaw in the center. It looks like the fellow on the right is probably advertising for someone and making income, instead of paying to have rickshaw art there!
What are the pros and cons of procrastination? Pros: You can gather more facts to make the decision, or the decision may not need to be made! Cons: Others involved will be disappointed.
Here is something I can do while procrastinating!
How do you show love?
With a hug or an act of service!
What is a song or poem that speaks to you and why? “As the Deer!” Taken from Psalm 42:1: This is my prayer as I seek after God.
What language do you wish you could speak? Bangla, which I have a basic knowledge of, but am not totally fluent!
What was your dream job as a child? FBI agent! I gave that up when I realized that even to work in the crime lab, I would need to carry a gun! I probably read too many “Hardy Boys” books, or Sherlock Holmes mysteries! Of course I ended up in a hospital lab helping diagnosing diseases, instead of solving crimes.
What’s a lie you tell yourself? Walking an extra mile will take care of the cookie or cake (or Bengali sweets) that I just ate!
Who is your favorite author and why? Max Lucado, because he is “down to earth,” and is practical.
A photo of my cousin, Paul E. Miller, and my Uncle John Miller, who wrote the book, Paul is holding.
What color describes your personality and why? Bengalis call me “Ever Green,” because I am always cheerful.
What irritates you about the home you live in? The floor our Living Room and Dining Room is too high to be able to see our bird feeders!
Describe the happiest day of your life. Our wedding day!
This photo is at our oldest Grandson’s wedding celebration!
Do you have a memory that’s linked to a smell? I remember the smell of the perfume my wife wore when we were dating. During the years that we were writing letters, I remember going to the college campus post office every day to check if there was a letter from her. The envelope always had the same sweet aroma.
Here we are after 53 years of marriage!
What fear have you conquered? Fear of water! I spent one Winter during my lunch hour at a swimming pool teaching myself how to swim.
What is your preferred mode of travel? Rickshaw, thought not available in most countries!
If you had a billion US dollars, how would you spend it? Winter home, new van, computer, and camera, spotting scope, and then invest the rest.
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