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Date: 10th September 2007
About some of your commments....
Hi Sweetie, sounds like you're having fun! Just to address a couple of things that you wrote. The reason why the governments have the money for education in the EU is because taxes are insanely high. In most countries income taxes go over 70%+!!! This has lead to a lot of problems, one of the biggest being that their unemployment rate, especially among people under thirty, is 4 to 5 times what it is in the US. So all that education doesn't really help them getting a job! As for Israel's spending on it's Military, I wonder if you realize that Israel is a TINY country surrounded and outnumbered, by thousands to one, with people that are sworn to destroy the country and kill every Jew. Once you spend some time there you may figure out why they need to spend so much on their military, and that without that spending, and America's help, they would cease to exist very very quickly. On both of these subjects I could go on and on and on, but this blog is about you and your experiences, not a political debating board. I love you sweetheart, but sometimes your views are VERY simplistic, and your perspectives and reasoning ignore tons of relevant factors in favor of a rather naive world view. Big Kisses! Michael
From Blog: You go with what you have
About some of your commments....
Hi Sweetie, sounds like you're having fun! Just to address a couple of things that you wrote. The reason why the governments have the money for education in the EU is because taxes are insanely high. In most countries income taxes go over 70%+!!! This has lead to a lot of problems, one of the biggest being that their unemployment rate, especially among people under thirty, is 4 to 5 times what it is in the US. So all that education doesn't really help them getting a job! As for Israel's spending on it's Military, I wonder if you realize that Israel is a TINY country surrounded and outnumbered, by thousands to one, with people that are sworn to destroy the country and kill every Jew. Once you spend some time there you may figure out why they need to spend so much on their military, and that without that spending, and America's help, they would cease to exist very very quickly. On both of these subjects I could go on and on and on, but this blog is about you and your experiences, not a political debating board. I love you sweetheart, but sometimes your views are VERY simplistic, and your perspectives and reasoning ignore tons of relevant factors in favor of a rather naive world view. Big Kisses! Michael
From Blog: You go with what you have
Date: 2nd September 2007
Great Greek pics
Hey Joni, Hope all is well. I'm here again in Barcelona after having moved. Life is good. Take care and keep in touch. Besos (hugs and kisses), Madeline
From Blog: Under the Sea
Great Greek pics
Hey Joni, Hope all is well. I'm here again in Barcelona after having moved. Life is good. Take care and keep in touch. Besos (hugs and kisses), Madeline
From Blog: Under the Sea
Date: 29th August 2007
Nice!
I wish I was scuba diving as well. Looks nice.
From Blog: Under the Sea
Nice!
I wish I was scuba diving as well. Looks nice.
From Blog: Under the Sea
Date: 28th August 2007
Wow!
You are an amazing young woman! Who never ceases to amaze me. You're adventurous and living on the edge. I am SO PROUD of all that you do and share! Sounds like great fun -- what an experience you're having and memories your creating. Love ya -- Sonda
From Blog: Under the Sea
Wow!
You are an amazing young woman! Who never ceases to amaze me. You're adventurous and living on the edge. I am SO PROUD of all that you do and share! Sounds like great fun -- what an experience you're having and memories your creating. Love ya -- Sonda
From Blog: Under the Sea
Date: 27th August 2007
OOOH Greece!!!!
Have always wanted to go! The food must be amazing I know the people ARE!!! Rock on with your having fun self!!! Love ya: Auntie Lyn~
From Blog: Under the Sea
OOOH Greece!!!!
Have always wanted to go! The food must be amazing I know the people ARE!!! Rock on with your having fun self!!! Love ya: Auntie Lyn~
From Blog: Under the Sea
Date: 21st August 2007
I'm Confused
Hey Girl Loved the bugs!!!!! and the twin thumbs - and hey I have a cousin with the same thumbs!!!! So what I am confused about is why Switzerland bummed you so ~ with all those mountains were there no places to climb? No matter though - Greece has amazing food - eat and be happy! Love ya: Lyn~
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
I'm Confused
Hey Girl Loved the bugs!!!!! and the twin thumbs - and hey I have a cousin with the same thumbs!!!! So what I am confused about is why Switzerland bummed you so ~ with all those mountains were there no places to climb? No matter though - Greece has amazing food - eat and be happy! Love ya: Lyn~
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
Date: 20th August 2007
you're amazing
I am so enjoying vicariously bopping around the world with you. Stay well and happy.
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
you're amazing
I am so enjoying vicariously bopping around the world with you. Stay well and happy.
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
Date: 20th August 2007
I guess I should have mentioned it was expensive
Yeah, I noticed that about Switzerland as well. But it was free to walk around the Eiger.
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
I guess I should have mentioned it was expensive
Yeah, I noticed that about Switzerland as well. But it was free to walk around the Eiger.
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
Date: 20th August 2007
there are others like you!
oooh I know a family with thumbs like that!! half of them have it.... They call it the (their last name) thumb
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
there are others like you!
oooh I know a family with thumbs like that!! half of them have it.... They call it the (their last name) thumb
From Blog: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet.
Date: 13th August 2007
getting it all ready!
Hey Girl: Sent your request on the Sherry... hoping she'll contact you about the stuff you'll need to get ready for CO... Just home from a vacation out on Cape Cod... will send photos of Jordan when I can download some..... So glad to hear you found the French to be as warm and friendly as Aliya did when she was there.... Hope when ya come east again I will the be able to have one of your fabu meals!!!! Love ya kiddo: keep on having so much fun!!!! Jordan sends love too! Auntie Lyn~
From Blog: Aim Solly, My Eengles is not So Gewd
getting it all ready!
Hey Girl: Sent your request on the Sherry... hoping she'll contact you about the stuff you'll need to get ready for CO... Just home from a vacation out on Cape Cod... will send photos of Jordan when I can download some..... So glad to hear you found the French to be as warm and friendly as Aliya did when she was there.... Hope when ya come east again I will the be able to have one of your fabu meals!!!! Love ya kiddo: keep on having so much fun!!!! Jordan sends love too! Auntie Lyn~
From Blog: Aim Solly, My Eengles is not So Gewd
Date: 10th August 2007
Amazing how you find all the fun!
Just read your blog. I had a smile on my face the whole time through. I am amazed how you can find the fun in the world. Sending lots of unending love. papa (back to work tomorrow after hiking)
From Blog: Aim Solly, My Eengles is not So Gewd
Amazing how you find all the fun!
Just read your blog. I had a smile on my face the whole time through. I am amazed how you can find the fun in the world. Sending lots of unending love. papa (back to work tomorrow after hiking)
From Blog: Aim Solly, My Eengles is not So Gewd
Date: 9th August 2007
HOTTIES
OOH Girl: You are really hanging out with some real cuties! Glad that you are having so many great climbing experiences.... Loving the good reads - Jordan loved the butterfly and rainbow pics! Auntie Lyn
From Blog: All Roads Lead to Rome
HOTTIES
OOH Girl: You are really hanging out with some real cuties! Glad that you are having so many great climbing experiences.... Loving the good reads - Jordan loved the butterfly and rainbow pics! Auntie Lyn
From Blog: All Roads Lead to Rome
Date: 19th July 2007
Photos are Fantastic
Joni - The photos of the outdoors are fantastic. Love every one of them. They provide a real sense of what is so special about where you are and what you are experiencing. Keep up the excellent blog and the great photos. Love, Dad
From Blog: All Roads Lead to Rome
Photos are Fantastic
Joni - The photos of the outdoors are fantastic. Love every one of them. They provide a real sense of what is so special about where you are and what you are experiencing. Keep up the excellent blog and the great photos. Love, Dad
From Blog: All Roads Lead to Rome
Date: 9th July 2007
Mateo two words
The Secret. If you haven't read it or watched the movie look into it. Laugh all you will, we'll see who's laughing in the end when Joni and I have 'attracted' all we want and need out of life! :)
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Mateo two words
The Secret. If you haven't read it or watched the movie look into it. Laugh all you will, we'll see who's laughing in the end when Joni and I have 'attracted' all we want and need out of life! :)
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Date: 27th June 2007
Its raining again
Hey Joni. More dodgy weather on the way this weekend and my trousers (pants) are only just dried out. Happy travels. Pete. PS Slovenia
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Its raining again
Hey Joni. More dodgy weather on the way this weekend and my trousers (pants) are only just dried out. Happy travels. Pete. PS Slovenia
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Date: 26th June 2007
I agree with Kendra
He really is just gorgeous. (no homo). That's what my kids say before they do or say something that could be misconstrued as iffy. I laugh every time one of them says that, and let them know that not every act can be negated just because they say that. So funny. Anyhow, did you write that part at the end? because it's got some serious depth to it; lot of imagery and literary gold. Finally, you girls are so corny with all those lovey dovey things you say. I can recognize the value of positive comments, saying nice things, etc, but sometimes I'm thankful to be a man. Haha! Love you.
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
I agree with Kendra
He really is just gorgeous. (no homo). That's what my kids say before they do or say something that could be misconstrued as iffy. I laugh every time one of them says that, and let them know that not every act can be negated just because they say that. So funny. Anyhow, did you write that part at the end? because it's got some serious depth to it; lot of imagery and literary gold. Finally, you girls are so corny with all those lovey dovey things you say. I can recognize the value of positive comments, saying nice things, etc, but sometimes I'm thankful to be a man. Haha! Love you.
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Date: 26th June 2007
G'day from Oz
Funny you mention the green bags for groceries. It's true, and I've been noticing it lately. Why can't we do these things in the States? It seems intuitive, no? Anyhow, glad to see that you've taken a liking to Italy, and that the climbing is awesome. One of the kids from my group in Oz quoted this line from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and it seems applicable to both of our trips: "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world, there's nothing to it." What do you think?
From Blog: Italy
G'day from Oz
Funny you mention the green bags for groceries. It's true, and I've been noticing it lately. Why can't we do these things in the States? It seems intuitive, no? Anyhow, glad to see that you've taken a liking to Italy, and that the climbing is awesome. One of the kids from my group in Oz quoted this line from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and it seems applicable to both of our trips: "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world, there's nothing to it." What do you think?
From Blog: Italy
Date: 22nd June 2007
Hi Kendra!
Hi Kendra! I am so happy to have you in my life. You totally captured my feelings completely about Giordano. That was brilliant. well done. Bravo! Yes, thank you for correcting me about the non-ice cream Gelato. Gelato is waaaay better than ice cream!
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Hi Kendra!
Hi Kendra! I am so happy to have you in my life. You totally captured my feelings completely about Giordano. That was brilliant. well done. Bravo! Yes, thank you for correcting me about the non-ice cream Gelato. Gelato is waaaay better than ice cream!
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Date: 22nd June 2007
i don't even know where to begin..
ok actually lets start with Giordano, GORGEOUS! moment of silence please. moving on, sorry to burst your bubble but it's gelato, not ice cream. gelato is something completely different and unique compared to ice cream, no? you are a climbing stud! (but we already knew that) I LOVED LOVED LOVED the life's lessons part. Basically, what it all comes down to is you have such great insights to share with the world and I love being able to be a part of the circle and learn from you. Thanks Joni. you are truly living the experience of being alive.
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
i don't even know where to begin..
ok actually lets start with Giordano, GORGEOUS! moment of silence please. moving on, sorry to burst your bubble but it's gelato, not ice cream. gelato is something completely different and unique compared to ice cream, no? you are a climbing stud! (but we already knew that) I LOVED LOVED LOVED the life's lessons part. Basically, what it all comes down to is you have such great insights to share with the world and I love being able to be a part of the circle and learn from you. Thanks Joni. you are truly living the experience of being alive.
From Blog: I have a confession to make...
Date: 21st June 2007
Travel info.
Joni, It's great to see your picture and get news of your travels. This is my first offical blog ever!!
From Blog: Italy
Travel info.
Joni, It's great to see your picture and get news of your travels. This is my first offical blog ever!!
From Blog: Italy
Date: 21st June 2007
Gelato Girl
Hey there: Loved reading about your recent adventures. Glad to hear that you are meeting great folks and getting some climbing in... keep sending links to your adventures so I can stay in touch and in the loop! School is finally over and we are gearing up for summer fun! Love ya: Lyn~
From Blog: Italy
Gelato Girl
Hey there: Loved reading about your recent adventures. Glad to hear that you are meeting great folks and getting some climbing in... keep sending links to your adventures so I can stay in touch and in the loop! School is finally over and we are gearing up for summer fun! Love ya: Lyn~
From Blog: Italy
Date: 20th June 2007
wonderful photos
Thanks for the post, the wonderful photos and letting us know of your exciting times! really interesting, fun to read. Love you, Mom
From Blog: Italy
wonderful photos
Thanks for the post, the wonderful photos and letting us know of your exciting times! really interesting, fun to read. Love you, Mom
From Blog: Italy
Date: 6th June 2007
rock on (literally :)
loving the stories and all the pictures. that wall looks insane, what a stud you are. so glad to hear your adventure is underway and going well. can't wait to see what else unfolds. stay safe and keep on truckin'. much love, kendra
From Blog: Cheers from the UK
rock on (literally :)
loving the stories and all the pictures. that wall looks insane, what a stud you are. so glad to hear your adventure is underway and going well. can't wait to see what else unfolds. stay safe and keep on truckin'. much love, kendra
From Blog: Cheers from the UK
Michael Sperber
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A suggestion
Perhaps while you are there, you can travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lybia, etc.... take a look at the abject poverty and utter ignorance and lack of education that is the experience of most of the populations there.... Then think about the fact that oil has made those countries 10s of times more wealthy than Israel... Why aren't you critical of the fact that, in Saudi Arabia for example, only 5000 people control all the wealth in the country and do nothing to create an infrastructure, and an education system for the people there. THEY can afford it far more than Israel or even the EU and the US for that matter!
From Blog: You go with what you have