New Years Resolution(s)?

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I have never been successful with New Years resolutions. Inevitably two weeks later I’ve forgotten about the promises I’ve made to myself and am charting a course into the new year without a thought as to those resolutions. I will tell you a secret… It doesn’t both me one bit that I don’t fulfill these [...]

Proud of My Country

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A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend a conference with some big name speakers.  The first day, we heard from former President George W. Bush.  On the second day we heard from the former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. Bush’s speech was anecdotal and funny.  He found a voice with the audience [...]

Photo: Flag Waving

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America is a bit like Washington, D.C.  That is to say almost everyone is from somewhere else and we’re proud of it.    We label ourselves as Irish Americans, Asian Americans or Jewish Americans, and although we may be proud of our heritage, unlike transients in D.C., we have no intention of ever going back. [...]

Photo: Pink Elephant

Pink Elephant in Thailand

It’s not every day you see a man riding a pink elephant.  We were fortunate enough to be in Bangkok and Chang Mai for the Yi Peng (Lantern)and Loi Krathong Festivals.  On a night of the full-moon, the festival celebrates the spirit of the water.  Today it’s generally a time to have fun, release lanterns [...]