I usually write at a quicker pace when something happens like the earthquake that hit the north east part of Japan.  The death toll now exceeds 5,000, with more than 13,500 people still missing.  It’s heart-wrenching to see the recent images of the once beautiful Tohoku region.  To be honest, I have not had the right words to convey my sadness for the people of a country I have yet to visit. My friend who is from the area that was hit says that the Japanese thought they were well prepared and trained for earthquakes (so many earthquake drills and Read More