I’m really looking forward to seeing the United States from something other than an airport, a hotel room, a convention center, a casino, a marathon route, or a cliff — the vistas from which I’ve previously enjoyed the U.S. of A. I have a romantic notion of America and its…
America
Our Next Adventure
Happy New Year! Another lap around the sun. An occasion for new beginnings. The perfect time to begin another adventure. When we returned from Europe in September, 2012, Diane and I had already agreed how we would spend our 2013, though it was not what we had in our minds…
The Decline of the American Empire
Our recent visit to the United States got me thinking about the challenges facing America today. I think that the road ahead will be very difficult. What is an empire? Empires are nations whose power and influence extend beyond their borders. They tend to enjoy false economies based on cheap…