On Earthquakes and Feeling Helpless

Published: April 27, 2015, 9 a.m.

When the earthquake happened, Paula and I were eating at a local restaurant in Pokhara, Nepal. There was some confusion, some scurrying and some laughter. It seems as if being in an earthquake is like being tickled. A little can be fun, but too much and we\xa0begin to panic. That\u2019s why it seemed strange when [\u2026]