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Oasis On Western Avenue

It was one of those chilly April nights when trouble sneaks up silently. As I slept, some inconsiderate rapscallion sideswiped my parked car and the car parked behind me, inflicting considerable damage.

Counting Marbles

I was inspired to write this blog for reasons not greatly dependent on losing my way, but caused by the realization that the way was dramatically shorter than I had realized.

Revisiting Caracas

Fatima and I spent several hours reminiscing about *La Ciudad de Eterna Primavera* (The City of Eternal Spring). The memories of one particular party I attended came flooding back to my consciousness.

Over the Tombstones and Thru the Graves

Cemeteries are lovely places—quiet and peaceful oases and sanctuaries from the noise and bustle of the city. They're a great opportunity to relax and relieve a little stress, while pondering some of the local history.

What Matters Is Deciding to Get On!

Hi. My Name is Milan and I'm pleased to meet you. I hope we can get to know each other better as time goes on. To get things started, let me explain a little of the motivation I have for starting this Newsletter.