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Hello fellow citizens of the blog world.

This is to acknowledge how great this place is. First it's free. Second we get to meet and be friends of so many people. Not only local but international.

To me, the most important thing is I get to learn. Not only about dating, but the whole enchilada of life and the world. Including but not limited to the mysterious universe and aliens. it's truly amazing.

This post is to particularly address those very erudite and intellectual members who when ask of clarification and or elaborate their concept and ideas, please be kind. It's not an insult, it's only for the purpose of understanding that I might learn more. Thank you.

I want to learn, I've said that many a times, so when I am too rusty and can't understand the idea presented, I believe a little explanation, would help me.

Please be kind and be patient. We're all born different. Some are super smart and some are not too smart like me.

It's all I ask. I know we all contribute to the colorful and diversified benefits this site offers. I am trying so hard to participate and contribute to the desired objectives of this place. I'm so grateful to be here.

I hope everyone is.

Thank you CS, and thank you all fellow members.

I know not everyone likes me, and that's alright, too.

I hope it's the case but it's impossible considering all our personal bias and prejudices. Not to mention our highly charged cultural and social values.

Just the same, I'm very grateful that I've learned a lot and continue learning until my last breath is charged.

Thank you all for your reads and or comments if any.

Right now as I read and answer blogs, I am having a glass of wine and listening to music from the Buddy Holly era! Awesome! Takes me back to the late 50"

Do you ever just set back and listen to music from another era and reminiscence? If not! Try it!

Hello.I am Marius and I would like to master the American English accent. If there's any lady who would like to help me I would be very happy
Thank you in advance:)

In my day 1950.s you helped an old lady across the road gave up your seat for a pregnant woman or old person on the bus.
I remember a day a few months ago .I was sitting on my own outside in Silves having a beer .
I noticed a man trying to push a lady in a wheelchair up a ramp and struggling.
Now i,m not in the flush of youth (wrong side of 70) But I thought someone a bit younger will jump up and help him no no one did .
I helped him and got her into his car,
The next day I was in pain with my back.
I travel a lot by bus and train here in portugal and the buses are crowded but the young people don,t give up thier seats any more.

Sorry, no blog. What I am thinking simply cannot be put into words.

Drought,fire and unexpected calamity etc...
these are catastrophe that we cannot governed

Please Name your favorite pig when you were growing up.

Is Tomorrow always a day away, or is Tomorrow only a day away?

Greatful Heart
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An evening to remember for us with my big boys as we dine in one exclusive restaurant around....


We noticed that the place is surprisingly empty and just 3 tables were occupied. We quickly realized that there’s just one person taking care of the entire restaurant.

He walked to us, took our order and does the same for the table adjacent to ours.

15 minutes later, Benhur(the waiter) walked to our table:

Benhur: I’m sorry for the delay, would you like something to drink?

Me: No problem, can we get a couple of beers?

Benhur:Sure.

He went to the adjacent table where there’s a party of 4 and apologized to them too.

30 minutes later..

Benhur:I’m really sorry, there’s an issue in our kitchen and all the orders had to be redone. Your food will be out in a few minutes.

Me: Sure, that’s okay. We can wait.

Benhur: The beer is on me, free of charge.

He goes to the adjacent table and it’s clear that they’re not very amused with the delay. One woman from the party speaks up in a rather rude tone and claims that it’s ridiculous to wait for over 45 minutes for a simple Quesadilla. She suggested that if the restaurant can’t manage with one server they should either shut down for the night or hire more people.

Having listened to an earful, Benhur politely apologized again and handed a 100 pesos bill to each member of the party as a token of apology.

They accepted the cash with no hesitation and promptly walked out.

My boys and I look at each other with disbelief as Benhur walks past us with a smile on his face.

We are served the food eventually. It was as delicious as it can get.

Benhur: How was the food?

Me: Impeccable. Some of the finest Tex-Mex I’ve had for a while.

Benhur:Glad to hear. Let me clear the plates out for you.

Me: Sure. Can I have the check please?

Benhur: I’m sorry, there’s no check for you tonight.

Me: What do you mean?

Benhur:It’s not acceptable to wait 45 minutes at a restaurant. The entire meal is on me.

Me: No Sir. I cannot leave without having paid for the food. I saw what you did
at the other table and I’d hate for you to lose money for what seemed like an unfortunate circumstance that could happen to any one.

Benhur:That is very kind of you. But I cannot expect my customers to pay when the service is not good.

Me: But how can we show how we are greatful of you.

Benhur: Would be glad if you visit again.

And smiled as he left our table

Imagine .... going to school in a class with a maximum of 20 pupils, no streaming, and the same teacher for 5 years. There are teacher aides to help with slower and disabled pupils.

Imagine 15 minute breaks between every class, but not to allow for last-minute cramming for tests – because there are no tests. No exams (well, one, when you’re 16). No homework. 4 hours of actual studying a day, then you're done, although nothing to stop you researching something that interests you.

Education is free – all the way up to final university qualifications. There’s gentle emphasis on continuing part-time studies for life.

Attendance is obligatory from 7 to 16. At 16, you choose whether to stay with conventional education, or switch to a vocational school. That one exam, at 16, is your university entrance if you pass but you can take it again at any age and at any time, including from a vocational school (or get equivalent qualifications from your vocational school).

One exam in your whole school life. No forced homework. No performance stress. The entire education is based on guiding, not controlling, your learning.

Crazy? Many thought so when Finland completely revamped its school system 40 years ago and yet it has been successful from the start. In the latest PISA (international rankings) Finland, Estonia, Canada and Ireland are the only non-Asian nations to get into any of the top five rankings across all three subjects, Science, Reading and Maths. (Singapore did come out on top of all three.) (I put rankings in the first comment)

Chinese students work harder than any I have ever met, and today the topic in the extended class was the Finnish system. You could feel the tension! Hell, even in my time we had a 6 hour school day with 2 breaks (recesses) in that time, and then carted home an hour’s worth of homework. We had weekly tests, pop tests, exams every term to check progress and the exams which determined whether we passed or failed every year, it was brutal even then but a holiday compared to what the average kids face now – and for nothing?

All that STRESS for NOTHING??