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Posted by on Apr 10, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves, Travel | 1 comment

Ireland: A Visit to Altamont Gardens

 

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Nothing tops nature.  Not the Las Vegas Strip.  Not the Manhattan skyline.  No man-made object can possibly surpass the splendor of nature’s abundant power and beauty.  Borrowing a famous line I once heard somewhere — You think a tall building is impressive?  Try making a butterfly from scratch.  You can’t.

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Posted by on Apr 9, 2015 in Blog, Politics | 3 comments

American Hypocrisy at Its Worst in the Middle East

 

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The United States has a peculiar way of defending and promoting freedom and democracy abroad, particularly in the increasingly turbulent Middle East.  

To illustrate American foreign policy’s glaring double standard, let us compare two predominantly Muslim, oil-rich nations.  These two nations are treated differently by the United States and most of its closest allies.

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Posted by on Apr 7, 2015 in Blog, Travel | 1 comment

The Cliffs of Moher (Ireland’s Western Coast)

 

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The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited attractions, and it’s easy to see why.  There are two ways to see the towering rocky ridge — either by sea or from high above overlooking the sea.  We opted for the sea journey.

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Posted by on Apr 7, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel | 2 comments

Shut Up and Let Me Eat!

 

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What is it with some people?  Whenever I’m sitting in front of a platter of hot food, with a fork in one hand and a knife in the other, why do some people insist on telling me — a total stranger — their whole life story? Shut up!  Move away!  Let me eat!

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