A CONVERSATION WE SHOULD BE HAVING

The 'drug wars' in Mexico have escalated to the point where they rival, sometimes supercede, the news in Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite increased government efforts, the war seems to be expanding, and the cost to the country is staggering. Now is the time to look at the position being taken by governments and drug cartels and wonder if there is a way to alter the paradigm. I encourage you to read this editorial from the New York Times and talk about it with at least one other person. Big things start in small ways.

ON THE AIR, 2

If you missed the radio broadcast of Rick Steve's interview with me and David Lida, you can hear it any time on your computer. Click here for the link.

ON THE AIR

(This is an old post erroneously sent out by my blog on its own volition.

If you're interested in this interview, click here for the link.)

Please join me and author David Lida on 'Travel with Rick Steves' this Saturday, September 12. We'll be talking about--what else--Mexico City. Click here to search for the public radio station near you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

My mother, Muriel Johnston, turns 85 on

September 8, 2009.

That currently makes her the oldest active Peace Corps volunteer in the world. She's working in a town in Morocco that is so small is doesn't even appear on Google Map.

To read more about what she's up to, see her blog and my previous post.

Happy Birthday Mom! You're amazing us all!