Maybe because I’m over 30, I often feel like I have nothing to say that’s worth a blog post. But tonight on the patio, I had something to say. This is nothing fancy; it was recorded with an iPhone on my balcony. But it was something to say. Enjoy.
Read moreIn a Nutshell (and do not use nutshells when making Pho): Pho—more or less pronounced “fuh”—is the traditional noodle soup of Vietnam. I won’t go into detail about the history of the dish, because I’d inevitably get it wrong. Nor will I get into flowery descriptions of its complexity or simplicity or the way it …
Read moreWe touched down in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday night, around 11pm. Tara’s principal, Gary, was at the airport to meet us and our 14 duffel bags and 3 guitars. From the airport to our hotel in South Saigon, Siena Kaya counted 605 motorbikes. I call them “motorbikes” for two reasons: 1, there is …
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