When I was a kid, summer used to last forever.  Now it's almost gone and I forgot to notice!

I've been working hard and long hours.  I love it because I know I'm accomplishing something and I really love my work.  But it doesn't lend itself to a good summer tan.

The drug problem is prolific around the world - America, Germany, Australia, Holland and all over.

It is vital that our children gain an understand of the damage drugs do to them personally and to their families.

The Church of Scientology International has put out an anti-drug booklet in many languages, including German, specifically for the purpose of drug prevention.

This new campaign was recently released at an event emceed by Mr. David Miscavige.

Italy has magnificent Alps as well as Switzerland, and at the base of the mountains is Torino, made famous most recently by this winter's Olympics.

A few weeks ago at an event emceed by Mr. David Miscavige we saw a video of the new building that will be the future home of the Church of Scientology of Torino and an animated simulation of how it will look once full restoration and renovations are complete.  It is magnificent and I, for one, can't wait!

 A while back I was driving through Switzerland so I dropped in on the Church of Scientology of Lausanne.

What a beautiful city and what a great group of people.

I was really impressed.

They have a very active corps of Scientology Volunteer Ministers.  They are also very active in educating kids on the danger of drugs.  While I was there they set up a big boothe in the center of the town over the weekend and passed out booklets and coloring books that told the truth about drugs.  They also handled out helium balloons, where were a total hit.

The Church is a lively active place with friendly helpful people.

They are a terrific representation of Scientology.

What more beautiful image than a swan on Lake Lucerne.

      Late last spring friends of mine were in Europe on business and asked me to join them.  It was a pretty wild couple of months.  Some of our business was in Italy, some in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany.

      With appointments all over the continent they rented a car and tried to plot a sensible course, but plans changed and we ended up driving through Switzerland at least four times.

      The first time was in late April and when we got to the Mont Blanc tunnel, coming up from Italy, the sides of the highway were covered in snow and it was cold!!

      A month later, on our next trip, you would hardly have recognized the place.  No snow at all.  It's such a fast progression.

      But those mountains!  I don't think I'll ever forget the sight of the alps around Lucern at dawn. 

       While I was in Switzerland I took some time out to visit friends in Lausanne and Zurich.  These are Scientologists I've met in different places - some in Florida, some in California. 

         And when I was in Brussels I visited the Church of Scientology International European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights.  They have a fabulous exhibit there that goes through all of the social programs the Scientology churches have for their communities.  Seeing it all in one exhibition you really get the concept of how much difference Scientology technology can have in people's lives.

       One thing that really struck me over the two months I spent with these friends, there are so many really competent and caring people and it made me all the more determined to make Scientology technology available to people for their use.