Joan,

You and I are much more alike that I thought!  When I write, much more gets done (and done well!) late into the night.  I use to think it was because there were no interuptions (No phones ringing, kids yelling, etc.) but now I believe it is simply because I think better at night!

I have so many favorites.  My oldest son was born in 1972 and we sat so many mornings together laughing and learning.  I made more Cookie Monster and Big Bird birthday cakes than I can remember.  I was, and am passionate about that program!  

I agree  with most who have written here about this - Diplomacy is created from the respect and we show other countries.  The respect of not defying the important norms of other countries, but making a comfortable atmosphere for dialog is where good nation to nation relationship is developed.  

Any relationship must first begin with a respect for cultural and religious beliefs. 

Billy Joel, "You’re Only Human."

Just like a boxer in a title fight
You got to walk in that ring all alone
You’re not the only one who’s made mistakes
But they’re the only thing that you can truly call your own

Don’t forget your second wind
Wait in that corner until that breeze blows in

You’ve been keeping to yourself these days
Cause you’re thinking everything’s gone wrong
Sometimes you just want to lay down and die
That emotion can be so strong
But hold on

Till that old second wind comes along…..

Trying this again _

In my opinion, there is no true multitasking.  Tossing many balls in the air and trying to keep them there is not easy and just saying we can multi anything well doesn’t make it happen.  It’s not that it cannot be done - just nothing gets done well.  After working at it, and observing others I see that it is another of the falsehoods propagated by those who do not want to hire another worker.