I was born in North Carolina in a small town. My family was midsized for those days, and we all did our best to live as harmoniously as ten people could in a close space. After my formal schooling,...view moreI was born in North Carolina in a small town. My family was midsized for those days, and we all did our best to live as harmoniously as ten people could in a close space. After my formal schooling, I was sent to Germany by my employer, Uncle Sam. After a short time, I decided to pursue a different career, and then I began to see the world as I do today. I have attempted to share some of the valuable lessons I have learned over the last thirty-plus years of engaging with people from all parts of the global village we all live in.view less