Author: Dave

I've always been curious about the world beyond my own backyard. While many people spend their entire lives close to where they were born, I've been fortunate enough to travel across the United States and around the world. Every place I've visited has challenged my assumptions in one way or another and reminded me that, despite our differences, people often have far more in common than they realize. I don't write to tell personal stories for the sake of telling them, and I don't believe every article needs to revolve around me. Instead, I enjoy using my experiences as a starting point for exploring larger ideas. Whether it's something I noticed while walking through a market overseas, a conversation with someone from another culture, or simply observing how different communities solve similar problems, I'm interested in the lessons those moments can teach all of us. Travel has given me perspective, but it has also taught me humility. The more places I visit, the more I realize there is still to learn. Every culture has something worth appreciating, and every journey has a way of expanding how we see the world and our place within it. When I write, my goal is simple: to share thoughtful observations, compare perspectives, and encourage curiosity. I hope readers come away having learned something new—not just about another place, but about the world we all share. If one of my articles inspires someone to look at a familiar idea differently, ask a new question, or venture a little farther than they otherwise might have, then I've accomplished exactly what I set out to do.

Awesome Helicopter Paint Job

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This very special Mi-24 helicopter is presently flying in Afghanistan, where it is no doubt causing quite a stir. Related Posts Black Hawk Helicopters in Action Naval Air Station Coronado North Island Firing the M240

Fascinate

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A grade school teacher at Little Johnny’s school asked her students to use the word “fascinate” in a sentence. Molly put up her hand and said, “My family went to my granddad’s farm and we all saw his pet sheep.…

Marriage Counseling, Southern Style

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Earl and Bubba, two good ole boys from Dixie are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing and drinking beer when suddenly Bubba says, “I think I’m going to divorce my wife – she hasn’t spoke to me in over…

Leaving Tokyo

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Today I’m leaving Tokyo, Japan. This was a nice trip to take it easy and catch up with friends. I’m sitting at the Narita airport waiting to catch the plane. I just finished eating at McDonalds. The thing that is…

Why It Is So Important To Learn English

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The Last Word

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One December day we found an old straggly cat at our door. She was a sorry sight starving, dirty, smelled terrible, hair all matted down. We felt sorry for her so we put her in a carrier and took her…

Welcome to Walmart!

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A very loud, unattractive, mean-acting woman walked into WalMart with her two kids, yelling obscenities at them all the way through the entrance. The WalMart Greeter said pleasantly “Good morning, and welcome to WalMart. Nice children you have there. Are…

You named it what?

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Letter to Mum and Dad

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Dear Mom and Dad, You’ll be happy to hear that I have finally left my black boyfriend. I know you both didn’t approve of him because of his race and the fact that he is ten years older than me.…

Sumbitch

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A filthy rich Floridian man decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his buddies and neighbors. He also invited Leroy, the only redneck in the neighborhood. He held the party around the pool in the…

A mystery unfolded……

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For centuries, Hindu women have worn a dot on their foreheads. Most of us have naively thought this was connected with marriage or religion, but the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC has recently revealed the true story. When a Hindu…

Why Men Shouldn’t Buy Baby Clothes

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Mori Building Tokyo, Japan

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Today I took the train over to Roppongi Hills and I went up inside Mori Building. Here are some of the photos of I took of different landmarks in Tokyo. You can see Fuji television, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and…

Roppongi, Tokyo

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Today I went to Roppongi Tokyo and took some photos. There was a typhoon here last Wednesday so it was raining for the last couple days. Today it was hot as hell. Related Posts Tokyo Tower Mount Fuji Drive Photos…

Updated Oldy: Democratic Convention

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7:00 pm ~ Opening flag burning 7:15 pm ~ Pledge of Allegiance to the U. N. 7:20 pm ~ Ted Kennedy proposes a toast 7:25 pm ~ Nonreligious prayer and worship with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton 7:45 pm ~…

Arriving in Honshu, Japan

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Today I landed at Narita airport and took a shuttle bus from Narita to Sagami-ono. Here are some photos I took while I was landing and of the bus ride. Related Posts Photos of Drive Between Sagami-ono to Narita, Japan…

Dog Pack Attacks Gator In East Texas

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At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the “apex predator”, can still fall victim…