Time Magazine Got Something Right!

I came across this article over at TIME.com – it’s worth reading.

So what happened? Did some people over at OXFAM rent a Sam Kennison DVD and have an epiphany? It seems that after 50 years of feeding starving people, people are still starving. How could this be? Not only are they still starving, but the situation is getting worse. Does this sound familiar? It should. “Helping” people by indefinitely giving them handouts is a sure recipe for disaster. Free food, clothing, shelter and money should be short-term, emergency steps taken in dire situations and times of disaster. Anything beyond the short terms will eventually lead to dependence and a loss of hope.

Back in Town

I'm just returning from a nice long vacation in Mexico. There was no internet connection anywhere near the town where we were staying. Besides, if this is what you had to look at every evening, would you have spent your time blogging? I didn't think so.

I fell so in love with this place that I am planning a return trip to look for property that I might want to buy.