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  • Another Perspective

    Another Perspective

    What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why?

    On the myopic center of the world

    When I’m in Europe, I listen to what people have to say about the United States. German perceptions of the United States are currently deeply skeptical, with only 16% of Germans viewing the US as a trustworthy partner and 76% seeing the nation as untrustworthy. Recent data shows a sharp decline in trust, with many Germans viewing the US as a threat to their economy and a potential threat to world peace, with views heavily influenced by political leadership.

    Many people think there are guns everywhere and may run into situations with racist connotations

    Old Orchard Beach

    I do like this little beach town up in the southern part of Maine. And the summer much of their tourism dollars comes from Canada.

    Tourism is experiencing a significant downturn, largely driven by a 28% drop in Canadian visitors due to border crossing declines. Historically reliant on Canada for 30–40% of its revenue, local businesses are reporting lower sales, reduced, and fewer bookings.

    And Another Perspective

    Every Trip is an Adventure
  • Zuhause

    Zuhause

    Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you.

    Handy

    Getting a house ready for sale it’s stressful. My wife’s brother says his language of love is helping other people.

    He and his wife came out to the West Coast (from New Hampshire ) to help us get our house ready for sale. They both have some skill sets I simply don’t have.

    Initially, I didn’t think we’d be working 16 hour days. I wanted them to be comfortable as well. I wanted it to be a little bit of vacation for them.

    Once expectations were managed, we all got to work and here I sit in a pristine house that goes on the market in the next hour.

  • Guten Appetit

    Guten Appetit

    What is your favorite restaurant?

    I can’t say I have a favorite restaurant.

    There is a little vegan restaurant in Berlin that I absolutely love.

    When is another beautiful restaurant in Vancouver British Columbia that has the best vegan food

    And there’s that restaurant in Austin with their smoky delights that are all vegan.

    There was a corner strip mall deli in of all places, Reading, Pennsylvania, where my mom and I used to get Yogi Hoagies. I loved going there with my mom.

    In my book if I’m not cooking, it’s gonna be good. I love to cook and I’m pretty good at it. But not every night.

  • Peace and Absolute

    Peace and Absolute

    Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

    In 10 years, I will be older than I have ever been but as young as I’m going to be.

    Will I be playing soccer in 10 years? I envision myself doing that even though that would be a monumental challenge.

    I imagine myself speaking in bookshops about my latest work of fiction.

    Realistically, who really cares where I’m going to be in 10 years. I care about where my kids will be and their kids.

    I have optimistic, views of where I’m going to be, but not where the world is going to be. We as a society better get our act together to tackle global warming, and ensure that this planet is livable for the next generations. I see myself working towards that aim.