We just returned from over two weeks Down Under and lived among the Aussies. People are fundamentally the same everywhere. Families love their kids and watch over them. People are friendly and helpful. The prices in Australia were notably higher than the U.S. They pay about $6 per gallon for gasoline and $3.80 for a cup of “flat white” (coffee with crème). The land is beautiful but I failed to see one dingo except at the zoo (dang it).
The U.S. news is well integrated into their daily coverage but they are more internationally oriented whereas the American coverage is U.S. concentric. Gold & silver continue their volatile rise and oil is being pulled to $100 per barrel. The statistics continue to misrepresent what is truly happening in our great country. Europe’s problems will have an adverse effect here in the U.S. They will be forced to print more money as the Fed has to deal with our problems. Unfortunately, that is not a good long term solution.
While I was away, Oklahoma had a record earthquake of 5.6 with a couple of others of less magnitude before and after. Could I end up with beachfront property after all? On the USGS’ “Latest Earthquakes M3.0+ in the USA – Past 7 days”, Oklahoma is well represented. That is not a reputation that I want to see connected to this state. Since a major fault line does not run underneath the area, I suspect the experts are scratching their heads. In the past I have seen pictures from visions of an “island based” U.S. Only Our Heavenly Father knows!