This post was originally written in 2011.
Let me start out by saying I realize I have not returned to the States, wiser and more contemplative, from a three year stint living in a remote Tibetan temple.
I have, however, just returned from an extended trip to France, and as usual, feel somewhat reflective. Listed below are five things that struck me as I stepped off the plane in Philadelphia after my transatlantic flight.
1) Television news media is crap, and I apologize for the insult to all self-respecting crap. I don’t care if you’re right-wing, left-wing, or chicken-wing, if you’re spending any time at all watching CNN, FOX, MSNBC, etc., then you are wasting valuable time. It is shocking what passes for news these days.
2) We eat way too much bad food.
One thing you have to give the French is their unwavering devotion to good food. We in the States, unfortunately, don’t share the same passion, though things do seem to be improving a bit. It’s no wonder Continue reading
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