Walking As Never Before
The Pandemic and walking Continue reading Walking As Never Before
Author: pitman
I am a Business English Coach who works with managers and other professionals helping them to perform at their best when it is most important: such as a presentation, meeting with an important client, or a job interview. I am also a resource person for teachers of Business English.
Looking Younger,Living Younger
The secret to keeping younger Continue reading Looking Younger,Living Younger
The B.V. Group
The Bodega Verde group has been going for some years, perhaps five or six, I can’t remember exactly. I refer to it as the expatriate therapy group because talking with friends makes us feel better. I believe that is why members come from all over Lima. We are a bunch of old guys who get together once a week to talk, not to complain, but to share our experiences, get information, and enjoy the atmosphere. It is voluntary, and no one exerts any kind of organization. We just show up around the appointed time. Politics isn’t a topic because we … Continue reading The B.V. Group
Do You Want Rice with Your Potatoes?
As a boy the only time I remember that we ate rice was with milk and sugar as a dessert. I enjoyed this simple dish, and even thought it exotic. Then rice left my life as an adult except for … Continue reading Do You Want Rice with Your Potatoes?
The Odd Couple
How I learned patience and persistence Continue reading The Odd Couple
A Visit to the Doctor
Before we came to Peru, some well meaning people warned us about leaving the U.S. health care system. They said: “what happens if you get sick? Are you sure that you can get good medical care in Peru?” They were … Continue reading A Visit to the Doctor
The Yellow Dress
A gift remembered Continue reading The Yellow Dress
Walk or Ride?
Why ride when you can walk? Continue reading Walk or Ride?
Legs That People Notice
My attempt to beautify Peru Continue reading Legs That People Notice
Lazy Days
Here’s a riddle: What do Barranco, a district of Lima, Peru, and Hawaii have in common? Most people would say nothing or very little. However, having lived in both places I can tell you that summer time in Barranco always … Continue reading Lazy Days
Lighter Moments 