By switching to Linux (my final flavor – Ubuntu 26.04), I’m now using open-source software. Yes, the free stuff. I’m no longer tied to outrageous subscriptions, such as Microsoft 365. Yet, there was one Windows-based program I couldn’t live without – Affinity Suite. It provided me with everything I needed to create not only my books, but those of my clients. It is an indispensable asset in my arsenal. The best software I’ve ever used. But, and there’s always a caveat – a Linux version doesn’t exist at the moment. So, what to do?

a green map showing escape routes from North Korea

Even though America might not be perfect, it’s helpful to remind ourselves of all the earthly riches/rights we have at our fingertips. Oftentimes, we need to put ourselves in other people’s shoes. Just ask Kang Gyu-ri, Hanaya, and Ina.

… Mercy Street is another song packed with emotion. Seeing this particular performance really tugged at my heart strings, this evening. As I stated on their YouTube channel, “I hadn’t seen this particular video and to be honest, it gave me goosebumps. Not only is he a singer, but an actor.” His feelings come across like no other performer. Emotions exude from every pore in his body. You feel what he feels. He takes you to another level of consciousness…