In my own little corner.. in my own little world

Tomek, in Poland, wonders what Americans are up to these days:

There's a common opinion in Europe about Americans that they know nothing about the world and are only interested in their own backyard. Is it true?

Of course, there are vast numbers of Americans who are true citizens of the world, but I'd have to say that the opinion is rooted in reality. It comes, in part, from the fact that our "backyard" is so vast that we lose sight of the rest of the planet. Perhaps as the planet "shrinks," this phenomenon will cease to be true.

Le Petit Prince

One of my very favorite books!

And a question based on the book...

Is it better to know less?

In the book, the Little Prince asks for a drawing of a sheep. Although the character of whom the Prince makes the request complies, the Prince is never satisfied until the drawing is a sheep in a box.

A corollary question: If you know too much, can you still imagine?

In sickness and in health

Penny (from Tennessee) asks,

If you had the ability to heal ANY DISEASE, would you? She points out "people would probably drive you crazy!"

Is IGNORANCE a disease? I might go after that...