“Woman fined $500 over ‘free’ Delta Airlines Apple” A Colorado woman, Crystal Tadlock, was fined $500 by a US Customs […]
Archive for ‘Culture’
Concepts of Ownership
A few days ago, I noticed an ‘invitation’ from one of my USA-based frequent flyer programs, nestled among the dozens […]
Culture Shock USA
We may not normally think of it this way, but culture shock is a two-way street. Every time I return […]
Photo Story–Monks in Thailand
Many photographers would agree that the most photogenic moments take place randomly and, of course, when you may least expect […]
Consumer Behavior: Quality or Quantity?
I’m convinced that being able to recognize the difference between what I ‘need’ and what I ‘want’ is one of […]
Expat or immigrant?
I love meeting new people along my journey, the kind that, due to their intelligence and awareness, cause me to […]
Are Men stronger than Women?
I read a wide-ranging blog post this week that stands out as a prime example of how some people take […]
Convenience at what cost?
As I read about the recent public opening of the first Amazon Go store in Seattle, I found myself having […]
Follow-up Story: Guns and American Exceptionalism
Follow-up story Guns and American Exceptionalism I was shocked to just find a blog posting entitled “How to Survive a Mass […]
Guns and American Exceptionalism
“17 left dead in 6 short minutes of terror” read the latest headline! The merchants of death and their cult […]
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