I like sharing my thoughts, opinions, and experiences about the world around me—without turning the focus inward or making things overly personal. I’ve always been curious about how people live, think, and interact beyond their familiar surroundings, especially knowing that many never get the chance to venture far from where they were born. I’ve been fortunate to travel around the world, and those experiences have shaped how I see things. Travel has a way of challenging assumptions, broadening perspective, and revealing how much we have in common despite cultural differences. When I write, I enjoy reflecting on what I’ve seen and learned, and sharing those observations in a way that others can relate to, whether they’ve traveled extensively or not. My goal isn’t to tell a personal story for its own sake, but to offer insight, perspective, and thoughtful commentary drawn from real experiences. I write to explore ideas, compare viewpoints, and share what the wider world has taught me along the way.
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They Call Him Flipper
They call him Flipper, Flipper under the sea. They call him flipper…Well actually I don’t know if Flipper was actually his name, but it sure was fun watching this dolphin swim by as he was leisurely swimming around the tank at Sea World in San Diego, California. Even better yet it was really fun to …
Charles Krauthammer on Donald Trump
Trump Is Not A Liberal or Conservative, He’s a “Pragmatist.” (Definition: A pragmatist is someone who is practical and focused on reaching a goal. A pragmatist usually has a straightforward, matter-of-fact approach and doesn’t let emotion distract him or her.) We recently enjoyed a belated holiday dinner with friends at the home of other friends. …
A Moment in Time With a Beluga Whale
While at Sea World San Diego, I had a moment in time where I was truly amazed. It was early in the morning and nobody else was around. While watching the beluga whales one stopped and appeared to look at me and opened it’s mouth, almost like a smile, and then it ducked under and …
Moray Eel
Went to Sea World recently and saw some of these moray eels. I’m glad I get to see them in sea world because this is about as close as I want to be to one. I don’t think I would want to see one of these in their natural habitat. Related Posts Sea World Aquarium …
Sympathetic Husband
This guy is sitting at home alone when he hears a knock on the front door. There are two sheriff’s deputies there; he asks if there is a problem. One of the deputies asks if he is married, and if so, can he see a picture of his wife. The guy says “sure” and shows …
