The Belgian Episode
"Belgium is a country invented by the British to annoy the French." -- Charles de Gaulle
Status Report
A wee frolic through the American obsession with fancy titles; plus, teeing up travel, feeding dictators, and a few good things. As we approach our nation's 250th birthday this weekend, it's interesting to me that we're a country where some take to the streets
Beginner's Mind
“In the beginner’s mind, there are unlimited possibilities. In the expert’s mind, there are few.” -- Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
Summer Hours
"Blue skies, smilin' at me, nothin' but blue skies do I see..." -- Irving Berlin
