Sunday Thoughts: — Have you ever watched kids
A thought for Sunday: Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round Or listened to the rain lapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight Or gazed at…
March 2008
New Music for Our Collection
Yesterday we went to Carrefour and I saw a couple of CDs there that I thought would be nice to have. The first CD is Paul Pott’s CD “One Chance”…
Watch me! Wish it was simpler!
It’s been quite a while since I wore a pocket watch, I have so many places to get the time these days: my cell phone, my mp3 player, my pda,…
Tibet: Freedom Protests or Ugly Violence?
There has been a lot of interest in the Tibet riots these days. This Ozzie video shows some of the riots that took place in Tibet and was shot on…
Summer in Taiwan: Warm evenings outside
With summer coming in Taiwan, the nights get a little longer and the weather a lot warmer. So it’s quite pleasant to spend the evenings outside as a way to…
Bad Driving Award: Double Parking
This is my first candidate for poor driving in Taiwan. Let’s see: The driver has pulled up on the side of the street, obviously couldn’t find a space to park…
British Airways Terminal 5 – Be prepared for chaos!
I noted yesterday that British Airways new Terminal Five is open. Of course, I won’t be flying British Airways any time soon. Why? Because of their poor service. The news…
Taiwan’s 2008 Presidential Election: The Results
For most people in the Western world and in many dozens of other countries, the mantra of one person one vote is taken for granted. Not so in China, Hong…
Treading on thin ice: A solution to the boredom is needed!
True story time: Last year, my wife took some carpentry classes at the local community school in Tamsui. She worked hard, and made quite a few great objects, including a…