Wandering Europe Talking to People

Work, then God, he said. Then family and friends. Because if you do not work, you do not eat. If you do not eat, you die, and then you cannot pray.
A few weeks ago I found myself the sole patron at a cafe in Rome. The server was standing next to me drying clean wine [...]

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A British View of American Christianity

“Dollars bills announce ‘In God We Trust’. But, just in case, we’ve got the Federal Reserve and the biggest GDP and army on the planet.” – Simon Barrow
It is with great interest that I get to spend a few months on the outside of my own country looking in. Editorials in European newspapers about the [...]

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To be a Better Journalist than this:

In conducting research on the power of the media, I came across a few paragraphs that may have just altered my direction for the future – as far as what kind of media outlets and organizations I seek to write for – because of the way I reacted so vehemently against what I read. I [...]

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On Being American in Europe

My father recently asked if I thought he would be looked upon more favorably in Europe if he said he wasn’t proud to be an American. I think the statement would be an oversimplification. I doubt that anyone’s nationalistic sentiments are unconditional. Because I have learned of other cultures, because I am ambitious and feel [...]

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Rules for Living: London, England

Look right, then left, before you cross the street. Pay attention at pedestrian crossings: motorists will stop but you’d better walk fast; they’re still in a hurry. You don’t need to wave, but if you have the urge to flash a peace sign, make sure your palm is facing out or else [...]

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