Two Men and Peru

When I was down in Ecuador, I had an interesting experience with two men who helped me get into Peru. Looking back – well, it’s embarrassing looking back, so I try not to do it too much with this story – but looking back I would have done several things several different ways. Yet, it was still an fun couple of days. So, basically, if you were a poor, weary traveler in Ecuador then you...
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Guys, which hero would you want to be?

Okay, here is a really interesting question that I have been thinking about lately. If you could be any of the movie/literature heroes out there, guys – which one would you want to be? (p.s. this is a very different question than determining which is your favorite superhero. There are a lot of different factors that come into play here). Indiana Jones – He’s an archeologist. ...
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Food and Drink Quandries

Ok, three things. And, let me thank you in advance for putting up with my complexities, idiosyncrecies, dry sense of humor, and poor spellmanship. Your efforts are appreciated. Ok, here are three things that I – just – don’t – understand. 1) The entree of Biscuits and Gravy: I almost go into hysterics every time I see it on a menu. It is actually considered a meal. ...
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