How many people travel outside the country you live in?
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1.) All men are the same.
I'm not going to bother trying to figure out what on earth that means......
Allow me, then. Taken within the entire context, it means that humanity has the same dreams, hopes, desires, vices and frailties no matter where they reside. In essence, they are me and I, they.
You may enjoy this elaboration of the point, from the great James Michener:
"This I Believe...
I'm not going to bother trying to figure out what on earth that means......
Allow me, then. Taken within the entire context, it means that humanity has the same dreams, hopes, desires, vices and frailties no matter where they reside. In essence, they are me and I, they.
You may enjoy this elaboration of the point, from the great James Michener:
"This I Believe...
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I started to respond to Rillion's post. Glad I did not. You did so much better than I would have.
Of course we are all the same.
I started to respond to Rillion's post. Glad I did not. You did so much better than I would have.
Of course we are all the same.
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OK, now I do have to jump in. It's more than having certain things in common. Davaroo said, "in essence, they are me, and I they." That's not a metaphor. But I am on the verge of hijacking the thread, so 'nuff said.
OK, now I do have to jump in. It's more than having certain things in common. Davaroo said, "in essence, they are me, and I they." That's not a metaphor. But I am on the verge of hijacking the thread, so 'nuff said.
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Ah, so it means that all homo sapiens have certain things in common. I see.
Sure, I guess they do.....it would be equally true, on that basis, to say that all "men" are different.
Of course. The one implies the other. And in practice, we know it is so.
But the OP wanted to know what we thought about people in other lands. I choose to see them as more similar than disparate, as brothers and sisters. It's a "glass half full" kinda thing.
While I recognize their differences, taste it in their food, and so on - when I look in their eyes, I see a brother or sister. That is the best place to start, with all people.
However, I am not eager to get shot and I know not all people on the globe are as eclectic as I. So, sadly, I avoid those places in the world where trouble is in the odds.
P.S. The use of the masculine form (men) is used by long convention, out of convenience. But then you knew that
Ah, so it means that all homo sapiens have certain things in common. I see.
Sure, I guess they do.....it would be equally true, on that basis, to say that all "men" are different.
Of course. The one implies the other. And in practice, we know it is so.
But the OP wanted to know what we thought about people in other lands. I choose to see them as more similar than disparate, as brothers and sisters. It's a "glass half full" kinda thing.
While I recognize their differences, taste it in their food, and so on - when I look in their eyes, I see a brother or sister. That is the best place to start, with all people.
However, I am not eager to get shot and I know not all people on the globe are as eclectic as I. So, sadly, I avoid those places in the world where trouble is in the odds.
P.S. The use of the masculine form (men) is used by long convention, out of convenience. But then you knew that
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Hubby won an 11 day tour for two from work to NZ and Australia... Beautiful countries... We were kept so busy with tours and travel we didn't have more than a couple hours to ourselves. In NZ we got to go out in the country to a sheep farm, and to a Maori village, and to a farm way in the country that raised Deer like we raise cattle. In Australia we went out in the bush, to a couple of sheep farms, we also went to an orchestra concert at the Sidney Opera house. It was really fun but exhausting.
ETA: Oh yeah, next, my DD and I are going to visit Sweden during Christmas break... It is our country of origin and I always wanted to visit there, so we will be staying in Stockholm. We wanted to do some couch surfing but hubby doesn't want us to, he's afrais we'll be attacked or something. Been watching too many thrillers...
ETA: Oh yeah, next, my DD and I are going to visit Sweden during Christmas break... It is our country of origin and I always wanted to visit there, so we will be staying in Stockholm. We wanted to do some couch surfing but hubby doesn't want us to, he's afrais we'll be attacked or something. Been watching too many thrillers...
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I lived their ... Your right people are not as friendly in that City, as the rest of CANADA!
Toronto is a big city... it all depends on where you go in Toronto...
if you are at Jane and Finch yeah wear a bullet proof vest..
if you are in little Italy or Greek Town on the Danforth...go hungry cause there is so much fantastic food..lol
I grew up in Toronto and I will admit it has gone down the pooper the last 10 years
I lived their ... Your right people are not as friendly in that City, as the rest of CANADA!
Toronto is a big city... it all depends on where you go in Toronto...
if you are at Jane and Finch yeah wear a bullet proof vest..
if you are in little Italy or Greek Town on the Danforth...go hungry cause there is so much fantastic food..lol
I grew up in Toronto and I will admit it has gone down the pooper the last 10 years
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Amen ~ we are some sweet people down here.
Amen ~ we are some sweet people down here.
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Amen ~ we are some sweet people down here.
And we say "yes ma'am" and "yes sir" - to nearly everyone.
Amen ~ we are some sweet people down here.
And we say "yes ma'am" and "yes sir" - to nearly everyone.
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