Life in Letohrad

B.J. and I had the first community lecture on Wednesday, March 28th.  They chose the topic of the 2016 presidential elections.  I am told it was very good attendance for something like this in
Letohrad... the local Catholic Church can draw quite a few more people, especially with a Catholic topic, but this was a bit different; it will catch on we think. We had taken a lot of care to present facts and tried to stay balanced as possible.  The lecture went very smoothly since we had a professional interpreter but the crowd seemed a bit subdued... until the question and answer portion.  There was a vigorous exchange of ideas and points of view but all in attendance seemed pleased with the evening.

Sometimes the simplest things are a wonder. Take the following items for example.  We went shopping in Ústé nad Orlicí, a neighboring town, and I was especially taken by the shopping carts.  You know how hard those things can be in a crowded supermarket and how you are constantly dragging them out of the way.  Well, the solution is obvious--just put a swivel on all four wheels.  The cart will then do 360 degree turns in place and move sideways or in any direction.  (I have a video for demonstration but have not been successful in getting it into the blog...technical glitch.)  Yea, I know it's silly but I was really impressed.

And then there is the 'practical bed'... the combination of simplicity and marvelous engineering.  Need extra storage??  Try this.  Then, just pop on two single, fitted sheets, close down, add two individual duvet covers and you got it!  

So much for cheap thrills... More later...