by Minter Dial | Apr 14, 2007 | WWII
As many of you know, I have been researching and writing a book about my grandfather, Lt. Minter Dial, after whom I was named. In the continuing pursuit of information, the internet seems to provides endless new sources. Since my grandfather died in December 1944 as a...
by Minter Dial | Apr 12, 2007 | Health, Leadership, Politics, Travel
As is my wont on any first time in a country, I love to jot down the first impressions that hit me… if only to confirm some generalizations and, probably, regurgitate very obvious observations. First surprise, the “noise free” Stockholm (Arlanda)...
by Minter Dial | Apr 11, 2007 | Travel
Visited Stockholm this week. Discovered a delightful city and the pleasures of Swedish cuisine (read: lots of pickled herring and fish in general). Most highly recommended restaurant (restaurang in Swedish) is called Vassa Eggen, located in the heart of town. Lovely...
by Minter Dial | Apr 8, 2007 | Environment, Health
Roger Cohen’s article, entitled “Perhaps, it’s high time for a War on Irritants,” in The Herald Tribune Mar 31-Apr 1 2007, was a great read as it was spot-on with how the little things matter. As Cohen writes, “…as we move and work...
by Minter Dial | Apr 7, 2007 | Politics, Travel
In Paris, as in most metropolitan centers, parking is at a premium. As we approach the Presidential elections, there is usually a lot of hope, if not rumor, that all traffic violations will be pardoned. This year, it appears that the main presidential hopefuls have...