These furry friends may have figured out the best way to live. While they are some slouchy, strange looking mammals, they've figured out a lifestyle worthy of envy. During the late Spring, Summer and Fall, they gorge themselves on any available food source they can find: berries, apples, deer, garbage... human, anything with calories, or … Continue reading The Brilliant Bear
Nothing but cheese and crackers in the fridge and the pantry Menu items not containing the words: Burrito, Cheeseburger and Hot Wings, are not considered ANYTHING prepared by a skilled cook, or actually anyone who cooks ANYTHING Beer and coffee = mi gasolina Due to high levels of caffeine intake, hunger usually doesn't present itself, … Continue reading A Bachelor’s Diet
Never mind that I'm not 35 and am therefore not eligible to do so. As a potential voter for either Hillary or Trump I'm sure that you really don't care about voting for someone who plays by the rules... so allow me to throw my hat into the ring! I am proposing to be your … Continue reading Enough is Enough: I’m running for Vice President of the United States of America
While life is pretty "normal" down here in Colombia, after living here the last few months I have noticed a few cultural differences and thought I would elaborate on the ones that I find most interesting and funny. Also after my depressing political blog, I figure I owe you all something a little more light-hearted. … Continue reading On Colombia II: The Lighter Side
Starting the hike with absolutely no idea about any real details except hearsay, I set off to climb Volcan Galeras, our local 14,000+ foot volcano with a few friends. Start early, be back for a late lunch and nap. No problem. Wrong. 12 hours. 12 hours of hiking. As if that weren't bad enough, I … Continue reading Misadventure part XXII
Too sore to move, I did not groove But rather sat for a good spat An exclaim of "NEAT-O" as I ate my burrito All the excitement needed, no invite heeded Boring and lazy, no getting crazy Alone in my house but without a couch Only a plastic chair, for furniture I do not care … Continue reading Suessian Soliloquy
Buñuelos (dough balls), chicken, empanadas, donuts and delicious chips. Deep fried, deep fried! goodness on any corner at any hour. Snacks here and snacks there, soda soda soda. When one can't trust the water it's best to have a real sugar cane Coca-Cola instead. Opt for a green veggie? Good luck there, it'll be chicken … Continue reading Deep Fried
