I, too, have awaited your return! Couple of thoughts that have less to do with the eloquence of your prose and more to do with daily reflections on the weight of this crumbling world. It's odd to perceive indifference in Buddhist manners. Something seeking religious purity seems a tad bit impotent in its disregard for the welfare of man. The other on the monetary policy of withdrawal of currency: No one in America has even questioned the government's intention to discontinue the penny. I doubt they will be offering a return on the collective value; certainly not for consumers. I'd be surprised. Peace out, Kevin. PS: I think about Aung San Suu Kyi often, to this day.
Thanks Cheryl. Also, regarding USA, it's interesting to look at those long-forgotten policies of economic self-sufficiency and isolationism that Burma, and India, followed for many years. The result in both cases was stagnation and corruption, although travellers like me did enjoy coming across anachronistic leftovers like the colonial-era coffee shops!
You’re back!
Hi Conrad. Yes! At least this week. Off travelling again soon. Best wishes
I, too, have awaited your return! Couple of thoughts that have less to do with the eloquence of your prose and more to do with daily reflections on the weight of this crumbling world. It's odd to perceive indifference in Buddhist manners. Something seeking religious purity seems a tad bit impotent in its disregard for the welfare of man. The other on the monetary policy of withdrawal of currency: No one in America has even questioned the government's intention to discontinue the penny. I doubt they will be offering a return on the collective value; certainly not for consumers. I'd be surprised. Peace out, Kevin. PS: I think about Aung San Suu Kyi often, to this day.
Thanks Cheryl. Also, regarding USA, it's interesting to look at those long-forgotten policies of economic self-sufficiency and isolationism that Burma, and India, followed for many years. The result in both cases was stagnation and corruption, although travellers like me did enjoy coming across anachronistic leftovers like the colonial-era coffee shops!