#cultural-values

#cultural-values

I am lucky to have taken some incredible trips, including a recent one to "the end of the earth": the island of Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost point of South America. In a week, we traveled by boat and drove over 20 hours, seeing glaciers, beavers, a spotted seal, and passed two vehicles and two fishing boats. We saw more penguins than people.

For example, you can keep selling yourself, to foreigners, as the country of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen, and luring busloads of tourists to Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath, and put a statue of George Orwell in front of the BBC, and imagine yourself a cultured and literate nation, which the rest of the world admires for its devotion to the written word

The expression "YOLO" stands for "You only live once," reflecting an eternal truth that encourages a lively enjoyment of life, as demonstrated by an ancient mosaic.

Almost everything in life now feels monetized, from birth to death, with every aspect of existence having a price tag attached, even relationships and joy.

Russell has been granted the 'Shared Values Visa' from Russia, allowing him to live and work in the country for three years.

Caring for aging parents comes with unique challenges and stress related to finding common ground and navigating family dynamics, but may also present opportunities for learning, support, togetherness, and collaboration.