Category: Travel
A Happier Life
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” Helen Keller The photo is from Edolo a small town we passed through on one of the transfer da... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Busking
Busking Verb: playing music in a public place for voluntary donations. Example: Busking is often against the law but tolerated. A Busker is person who Busks. It looks like I’m going another week... Read More
No Regrets
Good days bring you happiness. Bad days bring you experience. This optimistic saying was on a Postcrossing card I received from Russia. It was unsigned so I can’t give direct attribution. But a ... Read More
Ride or Race?
“Are you on a ride or in a race? On a ride you enjoy the experience. In a race you’re trying to win. Which approach you choose makes a big difference.” On this week’s blog we will ... Read More
How to give a Speech
“Stand up to be seen.Speak up to be heard.Sit down to be appreciated.“ Pithy advice from Teddy Roosevelt on how to give a political speech.... Read More
Global Warming Good
Otzi the Iceman was discovered in 1991by some hikers in the high Alps near the border of Austria and Italy. He had been frozen in a glacier for 5000 years. It appears that he was murdered. From his mu... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Bast
Bast Noun: Strong, woody fibers, such as flax, hemp or jute, obtained from inner bark and used historically in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage. Example: Otzi used bast to tie his leather ga... Read More