Archive for February, 2008

In Transit

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

My flight from India to Ethiopia, and then to Ghana was for lack of a better word… eh. There were delays, there were unconfirmed and canceled tickets (*groan*), and there was turbulence. BUT, there were also some amazingly helpful and fantastic people.
There was the twenty-something guy going to Paris, who let me […]

He’s Not an Alcoholic (Voices of Alcoholism, April 08)

Monday, February 25th, 2008

I have an essay in the book Voices of Alcoholism, which will be available in all major bookstores in America, as well as online. I have to say though, working with LaChance Publishing has been an extremely wonderful experience. They’re prompt, courteous, and you can check out the quality of their books for yourself.
Profits from […]

“I’m moving to Ghana”

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Best reactions:
“Oh my God! They have the best football team ever!” (Yeah, only a guy could say this.)
“Noooo! Africa is so dangerous. All African countries are. I have a friend in Laos who says he can’t leave his home after 5 p.m.” (We know who didn’t attend geography classes.)
“Why not America?” (Because […]