I’ve Got a Tiger Claw

"Courage is the hallmark of a warrior." When times are tough, I revert to childhood comforts. One of these is an actual physical object: my tiger claw. Given to me by my dad, this unique pendant passed down to him from my uncle. My dad's older brother was the quintessential tough guy--he loved getting into fist fights and showing off his martial arts skills. Sometimes I touch the claw and think of how tough my uncle was; it reminds me to be strong. Then I reflect on my dad, who was also … [Read more...]