Sep 15, 2010
Thinking about a Quote by Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell: “there is far too much work done in the world...immense harm is caused by the belief that work is virtuous.” These are ruminations, pardon the pun, of a…
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Sep 15, 2010
Continental Airlines and Me.. a perfect fit for a Frequent Flier
it never ceases to amaze me the luck I have with Continental Airlines! I am writing this in Miami having just arrived here on CO 190 a 737-500, safely transported…
Sep 15, 2010
Once again it is time to Leave the REZ
Each time I leave the Indian Country, I say to myself, this has been a good visit. I am fortunate that I have been saying this for many years. At…
Sep 15, 2010
Plans for Travel for the rest of 2010
Now that the High Holydays are nearly Over.. time to come back to the pastime of planning trips.. So far in September: Miami to Paris Paris to Miami Miami to…
Aug 15, 2010
Excess in the Land of Plenty
Arriving soon after a visit to Myanmar, two weeks ago I was in Yangon, the food served at the American Resto in Miami, Bahamas Breeze, gives me a great sensation…
Aug 15, 2010
LOVE IN THE TIME OF THE MONSOONS IN BURMA
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSOON IN BURMA AUGUST 2010 I felt that I may not have another chance to visit Myanmar/Burma in the near future, so took this chance…
Aug 15, 2010
C’est la Vie….
Does this man deserve a holiday? People, who have known me for a while, still are not sure what is that I do, which takes me to exotic places on…
Aug 15, 2010
Nostalgia para Londres
I never realized how wonderful my life was in this greatest English speaking City in the world-as a student, first in Medicine and then second time in Cultural Anthropology. It…
Aug 15, 2010
Where is Dr Aung Khant?
After this wonderful trip to KL and Myanmar, and a nice flight back to Paris from KL, I want to put down the days of love and affection and fearlessness…
Aug 15, 2010
Oh Burma.. What a Wonderful People.. the Sweetest of all Asians
It is way past midnight, I have just arrived from Rangun or Yangon.. and i am so filled with the tendereness of this encounter.. The smiles come so easily to…
Aug 15, 2010
Good Bye.. to my favourite Part of Asia
""> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false A FAREWELL TO KL AND POINTS BEYOND… It is a strange sensation going to a country, knowing that…
Aug 15, 2010
Welcome to Kuala Lumpur
what better way to begin this trip to SE Asia than a visit to the Cut Above at Bangsar... the magician with the scissors, FeiWen and the BEST pedicurist in…