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Displaced in the South
I found one of the bad things about being in a red state is that the only way to get to a red state is *through* other red states. But, my time in Texas was limited, so it's all good.
I'm currently in Tennessee. It's not *nearly* as bad as I thought it would be. The hospitality I've been offered rivals what I grew up with in Iowa, and the food simply can't be beat. We had barbeque today and.. holy shit. I've never had ribs as good as what I had today.
So, CurryConf is underway. I've had 2 "traditional" Indian meals, and have enjoyed both. And haven't had to dip into my Pepto yet. I got close, but fortunately, there was naan nearby. It has not been a vegan trip, so, Erinn, it's probably good you didn't make it. We went to the ... uhm, not Jack Daniels... George Dickel distillery today and have a few bottles of whiskey to pass around.
Oh. And dogs. I've had dogs to play with at this house. That always makes it good.
Manoj and Judy have a house full of books. I had to be dragged out of the library where there was a comfy, round whicker chair and books. Lots and lots of sci fi and fantasy books.
I like it here. But, shhhh. Don't tell Manoj. Judy is wonderful. I adore her. If we were a couple of states closer, I could so see her being my academic mentor.
More drinking.
I'm currently in Tennessee. It's not *nearly* as bad as I thought it would be. The hospitality I've been offered rivals what I grew up with in Iowa, and the food simply can't be beat. We had barbeque today and.. holy shit. I've never had ribs as good as what I had today.
So, CurryConf is underway. I've had 2 "traditional" Indian meals, and have enjoyed both. And haven't had to dip into my Pepto yet. I got close, but fortunately, there was naan nearby. It has not been a vegan trip, so, Erinn, it's probably good you didn't make it. We went to the ... uhm, not Jack Daniels... George Dickel distillery today and have a few bottles of whiskey to pass around.
Oh. And dogs. I've had dogs to play with at this house. That always makes it good.
Manoj and Judy have a house full of books. I had to be dragged out of the library where there was a comfy, round whicker chair and books. Lots and lots of sci fi and fantasy books.
I like it here. But, shhhh. Don't tell Manoj. Judy is wonderful. I adore her. If we were a couple of states closer, I could so see her being my academic mentor.
More drinking.
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