A Few Pictures
I don’t have a place to put these pictures yet, but figured I’d share a few of them any way. Some are pictures about which I’ll be writing and have a special significance. Others are just memories or little scenes that interested me.
Archive | September, 2007
I Can’t Wait for Spring!
For someone born and raised in The United States, adjusting to the seasons of the Southern Hemisphere can be a bit strange. When the calendar says January, my mind braces for bitter windchills, short days, and piles of snow that must be removed from the driveway–again. But down here it, means humidity, sweat, air conditioning, [...]
Venezuelan Price Controls
The economic brilliance of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez continues to amaze the world. Rather than performing training drills or studying in the classroom, some of his reserve soldiers are being sent out to enforce government price controls. As Chávez spreads his systematic, maniacal socialism throughout Venezuela, the weakened economy is deteriorating faster than a [...]
A Camera Opens Doors
To say I have found a new interest in photography would be an understatement. I love it! There is much to learn and many mistakes to be made, but it’s an enjoyable process. As I was reading Perfect Digital Photography, one of the writers talked about how photography can open doors to meeting people. This [...]
Mother Teresa on Abortion
September 5th marked the 10 year anniversary of Mother Teresa’s passing. Being a few days behind on my Spanish newspaper reading, I just read La Nacion’s tribute to her. What impressed many about her message was its simplicity and consistency. According to an Argentine who had the privilege of interviewing her during her 1982 visit [...]
