Eternal question answered

They say this Fellowship year is one of "reflection" and "transformation."

We've met Fellows from around the globe. We've eaten our way across Ann Arbor. We've heard lectures by a renowned Shakespearean scholar and a covert expert on transnational terrorism. We've met Mike Wallace.

But it was just north of Flint, Mich., at a place called Tony's, where Zack was able to answer one of life's eternal questions: How much bacon is too much bacon?

Yes, that is a BLT. With a POUND of bacon on it. A pound. They are proud of their bacon at Tony's. I watched two guys scarfing down huge portions of eggs and toast and sharing a BASKET of bacon strips between them. Interestingly enough, there's a bariatric clinic running a huge outdoor advertising campaign at the same exit. (Birch Run, off of I-75, in case you're interested.)

Needless to say, Zack couldn't even get that sandwich into his chompers much less eat it all. I thought IEM's eyes were going to pop out of his head.

You may be wondering what we were doing in Flint, Mich. We were on our way Up North, as they say, to spend a weekend with the Fellows and their families at a ski resort.

An off-season ski resort, that is. But there was a winter storm ahead...stay tuned until tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.