Why I’m 5′ 8″

My mom’s mom is under five feet tall, and my dad’s mom is from the Philippines. So genetically, that probably explains why I’m pushing the lower end of average among American men. But this post’s about…

The first night in Laos

We’re strolling along the sidewalk. It’s getting dark. The crowds are starting to roam the streets. I’ve been in Vientiane now for half a day. The friends I met on the train split up with…