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Morning hike around Uluru, captured this desert tree with the beautiful backdrop of Ayer's Rock. Tak
Thanks mmaeso. It was taken in July, which is winter time in Australia, and I did everything but climb Ayer's Rock, which is sacreligious to the natives, but people still do it.— March 4, 2011 5:12 a.m.
Fromness
It can be a really thought-provoking question "Where are you from ?". I often see it asked when someone appears to be a mixture of races, or have an accent that can't be placed, and at that point it becomes a little more than a WHERE YOU'RE FROM type of question. For me - I say, "I'm from Ohio, that's where my family is. I lived in Phoenix for 17 years as well, and ended up in San Diego, where I love it." It seems a short enough answer, and leaving out even one element seems to limit the connection I might have to the questioner. One day, I met someone who had followed the same path - Mansfield to Columubs to Phoenix to San Diego - and that common denominator made for a long and interesting conversation. It does sometimes depend a little on where you are. While vacationing in Australia, for instance, I often say simply "San Diego, California". Maybe I shouldn't - maybe I should elaborate. I think where we are "from" shapes us, but doesn't define us. It's usually just a fun question, and I never take offense. I think saying "planet Earth" sends an unfriendly signal though - you might as just well write "JERK" on your forehead.— July 3, 2009 3:43 p.m.
Ray Frey Auto Center, Inc.
Uh, Ray Frey's always gives a free car wash with any service. There's no need for any coupon. But, nice advertising gimmick indeed.— February 27, 2009 10:42 a.m.