44.14 California/Nevada: Mesquite Flats, Death Valley. You couldn't select a more comfortable name, could you?
Late afternoon in dune country Softly, softly. We are fortunate to meet entertaining and good people on the mountains and in small towns along our paths. Each provides a different perspective from what one is comfortable with or to which a person is accustomed. This is a facet that adds to life. We think it's what growth is partly about. We've noticed how fixed so many of us are in our behavior. While the way we perform functions may be correct, efficient and comfortable, it is not necessarily the only avenue available. We think that's where people from different backgrounds and cultures may enhance our outlook and approach to life. Without pursuing this angle further, suffice to say, it's easy to determine how prejudices arise as we limit our perspectives and look inwards. It's a fascinating topic, particularly as we trace our history and follow the path we have taken (not trails) and ascertain our thinking and actions along the way. Would we have ac...