This is Miguel. He and his family are political refugees fleeing the violence in Columbia. The were living in Peru while I was on a mission trip to an orphanage in Lurin a few summers ago. I do not know where they are now. Last I heard, his father was arrested as an illegal immigrant in Peru. Sad.

As a sign of solidarity and friendship, Miguel's photo will now be my profile image.

First Posting

I can't believe I've created a blog. As if cyberspace weren't already cluttered with enough random self-expression that will never be read, I am adding to it. The blame, however, belongs entirely to Funky Pigeon.

The name of this blog, the Perpetual Student, derives from an (affectionate??) jab periodically said of me by friends and family. Suitably, perhaps, since I am returning to school and entering my seventh year of college (and no-I'm not becoming a doctor).

You will notice that I have not posted a picture. You see, the site name I wanted (perpetualstudent.blogspot.com) was taken. And I do not want to invalidate any claims made by my abbreviated site name (perpetualstud.blogspot.com).