Berlin

 Dean, a resident at the pointe, put on a presentation there today about the fall of the Berlin Wall.  He gave history of it and how it was built.  I knew it was there, but I never had a grasp on how big and intimidating it was.  He told us of the checkpoints and the things done to make sure people didn't just leave East Berlin. 

When the wall fell, Dean and his family were there and broke off pieces of the wall.  He brought these with for the presentation.  It was quite fascinating and hearing history from someone that was there is always more than just reading it in a book.  Dean told a funny story about his son renting out some of his tools to people tearing down the wall.  That's a little entrepreneur right there. 

Afterwards I told him that I thought he did a great job.  He was nervous and felt like he could have done better.  He was just perfect for the audience, and no one minds a hmm and haw if it is needed from someone who is not a professional speaker.  

Thanks, Dean, for the effort you put into it.  It really was informational and interesting.