Tag Archives: Finland

“60 Degrees North” by Malachy Tallack

Posted on 2018-01-14 by

Good idea, good writing, but somehow lost me halfway on its way around the globe. Not that any particular idea is needed to set out and explore the world, but, as far as ideas go, circumventing the planet following the … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (16)

Posted on 2017-08-11 by

Finland has some weird sports competitions.  Each time I return to Europe, rents have doubled. Tweets cannot change laws, regulations or rules. Each time Donald Trump tries to do so, he should be laughed at. Why can’t Microsoft Windows move … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolivia, Education, Elections, Language, Military, North Korea, Philosophy, Poland, Politics, Religion, Sports, Technology, US election 2016, USA, World War II | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Random Thoughts (12)

Posted on 2017-04-27 by

If you have doubts about humanity, listen to this podcast about a hospital in Israel treating wounded and sick Syrians. I wouldn’t have thought that many people read articles as long as the one about my decision to return to … Continue reading →

Posted in Albania, Cold War, Education, Films, Health, History, Israel, Military, Syria, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments