I want to get to know America better. I often dream of getting in my truck, pulling a small travel trailer, and hitting the road with my wife and dog, all packed up front. But until my grand adventure happens, I am saying, “Hello America” right here – in Charlotte, in North Carolina. I’m making a choice to listen to the stories from people who make different decisions about how to live their lives …
Diversity
Lessons From a Spice Cabinet
I’ve learned there are a whopping 8.7 million different spices in the world. The spice trade is both huge and ancient. It’s been around for over 5,000 years. Spice trading was a global industry even before we discovered the world was a globe, instead of being as flat as my kitchen table. Clearly there has always been a demand for more than my basic ten choices.
A Walk in the Park
Meet Louisa. She loves the park. She has made it our favorite place. Louisa is equally friendly with almost every dog she meets. She doesn’t seem to care whether their parents speak different languages because she seems to be able to talk freely with all her many friends.