Monthly Archives: August 2009
Kim Dae Jung
When I was in Korea back in the 1970s there was serious political turmoil. One of the leaders of said turmoil was Kim Dae Jung. He met his maker last month. Read the obit put out by The Economist about this … Continue reading
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cultivating skills
I’ve begun using our nature trail for hiking 3-4 times a week. The map says that the whole thing is about 3 miles in length and it rises from a low point of about 150 meters to the highest point … Continue reading
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I just couldn’t help myself
I got this in an email today and I sure did smile big!!! God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day.. He inquired, “Where have you been?” God smiled deeply and … Continue reading
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Wednesdays and buying plane tickets
I heard a few years ago (and have further spread) the rumor that early (0400?) Wednesday mornings the airlines dump specials into the Internet. I have, since hearing said rumor, always tried to watch and wait till Wednesdays to buy. … Continue reading
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you have, I have
Isn’t it funny how competitive we are? When I was a teenager it was Ford or Chevy (I drove a Ford). Now it’s what phone you have, or are you a Mac or a PC? Which football team do you … Continue reading
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the Yugosphere
Read a surprising article about developing business realations within the west Balkans, click here for an article from The Economist
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