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Eating in Erie, Pa
I always enjoy my visits to my hometown Erie, Pa. Spending time with family and friends, morning coffee with Mom and Dad, and runnin into old friends in town while running errands. These are are the true reasons why it's fun to go home.Another side bonus is Erie food. When I left Erie 20 years ago I truly didn't realize how good the food was here until I got someplace else. I guess it's the ethnic melting pot that is this town. Italian delis, Irish pubs, German bakeries, the Polish market (The best homemade sausages, pierogis, and horseradish that you ever tasted). Mind you I've done more than OK in Memphis with it's food choices.Here is the selection of

The Drive
For what seems like the one millionth time in my life I'm driving from Memphis to Erie, PA. It's a trip I know well, I've been making it for twenty years.It's @800 miles and 13 hours. They record time was 11 hours but I doubt I'll get anywhere close to that on this one. The tuesday before Thanksgiving has one or two cars on the road.Luckily I'm making the trip with my cousin Matt. With two people the drive will go much better. That also explains how I can update the blog while on the drive.I can almost taste the Theresa's subs and dominick's meatball omlette from here.Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Sent from my

I'm Back
I've done things.I've gone places.I've read stuff.I've visited friends.I've taught things.I've learned more.I've applied to a few things.I was awarded one of them.I need to get organized.I need to thank important people in my life.I need to lose weight.I need to exercise.I need to get more sleep.I need to drink less beer.