I've had a consulting job or two in Chile, and Colombia; and I've been to Punta Arenas as a jumping-off spot for an Antarctic mineral study," Mike rep...ied."Then you're aware of the sticky-fingered thieves that will surround us in all the public places?" Oh, yes ... but we'd better give Marie the bad news," Mike answered."I've heard it said, by locals, that the number one occupation of the population in any town is thieving. It's my experience to agree. The common joke is that the only gringo. I was going to have to track my progress and hope that it wouldn’t take too long to heal. After leaving the office, Andy took me to my job so that I could give them my medical documentation. To my relief, they agreed to let me start my training once I returned.I was happy when we finally made it back home and was able to get around a little better with the crutch. I still tried not to get up and move around too much since I was supposed to keep my foot elevated. Andy stayed home from work also. American Girls and American GuysWe will always stand up and saluteWe will always recognizeWhen we see Old Glory FlyingThere’s a lot of men deadSo we can sleep in peace at nightWhen we lay down our headMy daddy served in the armyWhere he lost his right eyeBut he flew a flag out in our yardUntil the day that he diedHe wanted my mother,my brother, my sister and meTo grow up and live happyIn the land of the free.Now this nation that I loveHas fallen under attackA mighty sucker punch came flying. She thought she had come close once before, but that was a long time past. Ten years was much too long to spend regretting what wasn’t meant to be. Her eyes clouded at the memory of her college romance, and she pushed the thought aside to focus on what Cameron was saying. ‘I’m a big fan of yours, you know,’ he told Jess with a grin. ‘I don’t usually read romance novels, but since I met your mom I’ve read all your books. You really are quite talented.’ Jess blushed with pleasure. ‘Thank you. I.