North and South

There are certain things that seem to be true in whatever part of the world one lives. In this case, I am talking about the difference between North and South.

Yesterday, I arrived in Rome and it was clear that the people were much more hospitable. What was also clear is that I had no idea what type of Italian they were speaking! It seemed to me to be a cross between Italian, French, Portuguese- a whole lot of mush mosh.

I reflected on the U.S. and how people may draw the same parallel. Although I am a huge fan of the Northeast, I can see how non-native speakers of English may be intimidated by a New York shop keeper asking "Whaddya want!" and then saying "fur get about it"!

Again, I go back to a song I seem to keep singing again and again. In every part of the world, we have much in common. We need to find ways to work together instead of ways to be at odds with one another.