WordPress had a general country count of visitors for the blog.  I have to say that I was tickled the first time I saw someone from another country visit the blog.

But I was blown away by a visitor from…Russia.

First, I want to say “Hello!” and welcome.

Second, I want to say don’t believe what they say about all Americans.   For the most part, we are probably a lot like you–we want to take care of our families, keep food on the table, be healthy,  and have a purpose in life.  We’re all connected and more alike than not.

Most of us want peace and are sick of wars.

We’re also very concerned about the environment.

The XL pipeline is a terrible venture, as is the Enbridge pipeline going in my state of Indiana.  We’re also home to BP petcoke refining operation in Whiting, Indiana, a very toxic venture, as well.

I think Indiana has been as close to living in Russia as it ever has for this winter has been really rough.  We’re thinking of adopting the penguin as the new state bird (a little Hoosier humor sent on the dreaded f_cebook.)  Ha.

So…have a look around and comment if you like–would love to hear from you.

You’ll have to translate it, though, the only Russian word I know is “nyet”.  Ha.