America is a violent country. Murders, killings, loss of life, manslaughter, homicide. The words we have to describe the extinguishing of life seem as numerous in our culture as the Inuit have words to describe snow. That another murder will occur today in our largest cities is as sure and expected as the sun is…… Continue reading America the Violent
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The Truth about Thanksgiving
Truth about Thanksgiving America always has the best holidays. They are of a different nature when compared to European holidays in terms of the level of enthusiasm, participation and excitement. America is like the young child, bursting with anticipation for their fêtes while Europe would be the slow lumbering adult who smiles with muted amusement…… Continue reading The Truth about Thanksgiving
Liberals vs. Conservatives
It is Saturday night, I have had a productive day and am now treating myself to a few glasses of wine. You know what happens when I do that. The thoughts flood into my head and I feel like writing. As usual, please forgive me if this post does not flow properly, the paragraphs…… Continue reading Liberals vs. Conservatives
Chick-fil-a – A debate between my conservative and liberal sides.
I sometimes wonder if the events that happen on the national stage are real or imagined. This has been occurring with much more frequency in the past five years than ever before, so much in fact, that I have begun to question my own sanity. Certainly so many hundreds of thousands of people could…… Continue reading Chick-fil-a – A debate between my conservative and liberal sides.
Heathcare – A Global Citizen Perspective
In honor of the Supreme Court decision today I thought a quick post was necessary. As you readers know I rarely fall into the same old boring talking points of the right or the left but try my best to give you something unique, something from a global traveler perspective. Well, I’m pleased to let…… Continue reading Heathcare – A Global Citizen Perspective