28
Jul
I need to try to bring things somewhat up to date. More details to follow. GARMISH Yesterday, we took a train to Garmish, near the border of Germany and Austria. We are still here tonight. Last night, an asthma attack, probably brought on by feather pillows and down comforters, damn near killed me. Today, I [...]
15
Jul
We’re in the Czech Republic, so my access to the Internet is limited because, here at the house in which we’re staying, there’s no connection, making it necessary to go downtown and use the Internet cafe. Lot of Russian Mafyia around these parts. Where ever there is sudden opportunity, as was the case when the [...]
Places to eat: There seem to be more cafes, bistros, restaurants, pubs, snack shops, and numerous other kinds of eating and drinking establishments than there are people. But they are, for the most part, inexpensive, excellent, and comfortable. Occasionally, one sees a McDonald’s but not often, and seldom in a place of dominance. The eating [...]
My wife’s son and my good friend Nick graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz. We’re sorry to have been away, and to have missed the graduation, but the scheduling details had become too complex. His mother is thrilled about this accomplishment and his plans for the future. And I’m proud to know [...]
15
Jul
A few weeks ago, Dalia bought me a pendent to wear around my neck, the Yin-Yang symbol, which sums up life pretty well I think. It’s very nice, and ever since I’ve worn it I’ve had nothing but good and bad luck. Actually, I love it. To me, it means a world in balance, where [...]
5
Jul
I know, beyond any shadow of doubt, that the U.S., and the world public is getting inaccurate and incomplete coverage of the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places in the world. The news bias, direct or by omission, is eroneously influencing opinion throughout the world. Events that are happening in both places that are [...]