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“If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except that little point which the world and the Devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved, and to be steady on all the battlefield besides is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point.” — Martin Luther

This post discusses illness and medical practice in the Philippines. I have three health things that I’ve been juggling on this trip, food borne illness, a lousy cold, and some wonderful tropical “crud” that has attacked my skin. Today I finally got the “all clear” from the doctor; no pneumonia. My cold is getting better…

  • Review: Palermo Restaurant

    Review: Palermo Restaurant

    Palermo has been around for forever in my hometown.  I never think about it when it comes to Italian food, even though I have been there 3 times prior.  It is a family-owned restaurant that clams to make Italian food from scratch.  Let’s get to the review! Blogger Note: on this trip we were in…

  • Review Gordon Ramsey’s Street Burger

    Review Gordon Ramsey’s Street Burger

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    I told my girl that I wanted a burger and a beer. I’m not much of a drinker but it just sounded good. We hopped in the car and drove for about 20 minutes to somewhere I’d never been before. We parked next to a McDonald’s—not a good omen—and then went for a walk. We…

  • Misc Comments on My Trip Thus Far

    Misc Comments on My Trip Thus Far

    I’m about ten days into this trip. Here are a few observations thus far. Getting a visa extension to stay here was easy. The hardest part was the demand that payment be made in cash. The cost was just north of 4,000 pesos ($66). I needed to complete a form, pay a fee, and then…