
Thanks to Dirk Burhan's whimsical but heartwarming idea, I'd embarked on a whirlwind trip from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, Missouri to share pancakes with a few dozen people. Last year, Dirk staged his first pancake party, and I vowed not to miss it if it came around again. This year, I had the time and more than enough desire, so yesterday I hit the road to Missouri. Sadly, I have just enough time for this trip, so I have to keep the exploration to a minimum.