I have long known that it is part of God's plan for me to spend a little time with each of the most stupid people on earth, and Mary Ellen was proof that even in the Appalachian woods I would not be spared.
In "A Walk in the Woods," Bill Bryson reflects on his experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail and the diverse characters he encounters along the way. He humorously contemplates the challenges of meeting various people, particularly highlighting a character named Mary Ellen, whom he considers to be particularly difficult. This encounter leads him to ponder the unexpected nature of his journey, reminding him of the universal and sometimes absurd aspects of human...