by dwayneperkins | May 27, 2010 | Funny Editorials, Funny True Stories, World Travels
Okay, I went to Rome, maybe the most important city ever in the history of civilization and so far I’ve written two blogs about run-ins with panhandlers. Mi perdoni l’Italia. Of course Rome has much more to offer than skillful beggars. The coliseum, the forum,...
by dwayneperkins | May 25, 2010 | Funny Editorials, Funny True Stories
I can proudly say that I am not often envious of people. Even in the rare times when I find myself coveting I can usually put the brakes on before I spiral into full playa hatin‘. I especially don’t envy people’s wardrobes. I’m more than okay with my assortment of...
by dwayneperkins | May 24, 2010 | Funny Editorials, World Travels
I’m always amazed at how wasteful the US is compared to most of the world. We run through napkins at Starbucks and McDonalds like the Tasmanian Devil. It’s like every napkin becomes contaminated with cuddies upon making contact with our mouths and to fold it or use...
by dwayneperkins | May 23, 2010 | Funny Editorials, Funny Short Inspirational Stories
It’s funny how we are always on the prowl for entertainment and good times. All over the world people clock out on Friday, leave their place of business and turn their attention to the business of having fun. Sometimes they find themselves in a comedy club. Then it’s...
by dwayneperkins | May 22, 2010 | Funny Editorials, World Travels
I recently wrote a blog about a run-in between a bus driver and passenger in Birmingham, England. The passenger had the last word as he said, “Welcome to the real world” just before exiting. I guess my question is did hearing that statement usher in the driver’s...
by dwayneperkins | May 20, 2010 | Funny Editorials, World Travels
I’m writing this blog from a Bed & Breakfast in South Africa while Vampire Weekend’s plays from my laptop speakers. I have their song “Horchata” on loop, in lieu of not having any. South Africa is home of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It always makes for a great story...