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September 2026
This August, I traveled to Seattle and Alaska with my family. Twenty years ago,
I visited the glacier in Juneau; seeing it again this time was striking. Yet,
its width has shrunk to barely a fifth of what I pictured. We also voyaged
through Glacier Bay, where we were given a map showing how the glaciers have
receded over the past century. It's sobering to think that in just a few more
decades, Glacier Bay may have no glacier left at all. Moments like these remind
me how precious each experience is, and how small human time feels compared to
the span of the earth. Still, the trip was deeply memorable. Perhaps I'm slowly
reaching the age where exploring by cruise feels just optimal.
At the end of August, work picked up again. Glad I finished most without much
trouble. There are a few tasks carrying over into September.
By mid‑September, I'll return to Hong Kong, where several meetings are already
lined up. After nearly three months in Vancouver, I've come to understand that
it truly is a retirement city — peaceful, slow, and comfortable — but not the
right place for me at this stage of life.
Wish you all healthy with LOVE ❤ ,
Frank
Clifford
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