Drew Gilbert

I’ve spent money on lots of things, most of them truly regrettable. For instance, the 200 or so CD’s I purchased as a young, single professional,...

I am reasonably sure that in the Garden of Eden, Eve didn’t bite into an apple. The “forbidden fruit” had to be a righteous waterslide....

I was brought up a Baptist, which meant I got to choose when I was ready to receive my baptism. I remember that moment well, and apparently I enjoyed it so...

A confession: While I keep a blog going (albeit poorly) I don’t read that many blogs. I just don’t have the time, and very few blogs grab my...

Since becoming a dad myself, I’ve been on high alert for smug parents. I watch new parents I meet hawkishly, waiting for them to show their smug hand,...

I had held off on making the decision to get off in Goa, rather than eight hours later in Panvel, until the last possible moment. I am a stubborn guy, and...

We woke up at 4AM. To my surprise, I was not at all hung over, and managed the waking up better than many, by the looks of it. We were there for a morning...

Writing this on the Bangalore Express (Started it there, anyhow). Thing in Chennai worth noting: We picked up two extras to the group in Chennai, and I feel...

The title of this is misleading. The fourth largest city in India is certainly worthwhile, but with only a few hours there in between trains, I didn’t...

Writing this on the Coromandal Express, a 26 hour ride from Howrah to Chennai. We had about six hours to kill in Kolkata aka Calcutta to most westerners. I had...