Monthly Archives: July 2007
SW USA trip
our SW USA trip is shaping up! Here is a link to our updated route…
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finished Obama’s book – still thinking about great nations
Here are a couple of quotes from the last third of the book I found significant: “The United States won the Cold War not simply because it outgunned the Soviet Union but because American Values held sway in the court … Continue reading
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28 years
I have been travelling with sweet Anna for twenty – eight years today. Thank you Anna for loving me. Here’s to twenty-eight more!!!
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what makes a nation great?
Had lunch with some dear friends and this question was put forth… What makes a nation great? Is it the government? the culture? or is it, as my friends put forth, ordinary people doing extrordinary things for the greater good…??? … Continue reading
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a long trip home…
So, for the second Friday in a row I had a less than optimal travel experience… but don’t worry, I had travel rule one in mind… rule 2 as well! a 2.25 hour flight from Bp to London took six … Continue reading
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heat warnings
today was my last full day on this trip… on this leg of the journey… it has been a really valuable trip… the last few days it has been SO HOT that the city government has water stations set up… … Continue reading
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