by Bob Newell | Sep 26, 2011 | Opinion
When we returned to Greece after two weeks in the United States, an Albanian friend approached us so happy, so uncharacteristically joyful. She blurted out that she had found more work. Never mind that she was working in the place of one who, like almost everyone else...
by Bob Newell | Nov 24, 2010 | Opinion
Our early fall trip to Istanbul, Turkey, for a few days of rest and relaxation provided a nice change of scenery and a break from the regular routine. As always, there were plentiful opportunities for people-watching, and I tried to keep my cultural sensitivity eyes...
by Bob Newell | May 28, 2009 | Opinion
The old gospel song “There’s a Land Beyond the River” speaks longingly of a life beyond the present one. In so doing, it taps into and gives voice to a soul wish that is pretty close to universal. Given the travail demanded as the price for a ticket...
