In Switzerland or Austria or Netherlands leaning on a doorframe or lampost would signal that you are a bum. It would draw attention to you, because nobody wants a bum around. July 8, 2026
My parents were spies and I was raised in Europe, so most of the telltale give-away actions that signal “American” are not present in me. July 8, 2026
What Happened to Me Was an Unexpected Twist of Fate. It is History — Not Comedy, Not Tragedy — It’s just Life. July 8, 2026