Michael (oooooo, I'm going to regret this!) Tis Friday so a bit light-hearted- even for those underground? At one point you said, "As the only cross-cultural dude on Tips, I have observed that some people here have problems in describing the tastes of mangoes,plantains,and tamarinds." You remember that on TIPS? My memory must be failing for I remember nothing of our discussions of mangoes, plantains, or tamarinds- though thinking of them makes me hungry! But you are correct that if folks aren't eating and reveling in such diverse fare they are indeed missing much. (As to whether that is true of American's I can't say though it isn't so for my acquaintances, friends, or family).
Now for your most important and egregious error! "I understand that the best ice cream is in Florence,Italy." Au contraire!! The best ice cream is to be had under the ash tree at my uncles farm in Tennessee! About 75 yards from the cows/milking shed- prepared with ingredients from the farm and prepared and served with love. Hope you have a pleasant underground weekend. Tim --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
