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"Throughout human history, societies have grappled with fundamental questions of how to organize themselves, the proper relationship between the individual and the state, the best means to resolve inevitable conflicts between states. And it was here in Europe, through centuries of struggle -- through war and Enlightenment, repression and revolution -- that a particular set of ideals began to emerge: The belief that through conscience and free will, each of us has the right

"Those who cannot remember our past are condemned to repeat it." -- George Santayana "Few men [or women] enjoy prolonged travel; it disrupts all habit and endlessly jolts each prejudice." – Marguerite Yourcenar Day 1 - We joyously celebrated our nation's 250th anniversary in the breathtaking city of Kraków, Poland! Country 75!!! On our first day, we eagerly shook off a bit of jet lag and embarked on an four-hour walking tour, immersing ourselves in the unique, profound, and

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” —Rachel Carson In late April, we decided to take our trusty CamperVan on a wild adventure through the five Southwest National Parks, kicking things off with Big Bend National Park in Texas. Imagine this: us, in a giant oven