I have a different understanding of autumn. Most people see the leaves change colors and fall to the ground, and they celebrate the beautiful...
Year: 2008
the 798 of me
Today I was studying at my computer when I noticed the strange, alien shape of the lamp I have sitting on the table.I picked up my camera, took some...
thanks dad
Bush used us, screwed us, and was then reelected in 2004! That kind of ignorance from Americans is hard to forgive or forget, considering that...
8 years of elitist corruption has left me detached and angry
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS PROFANITY. IF YOU ARE UNDERAGE OR YOU BELIEVE GOD DOESN’T LIKE PROFANITY, DON’T READ IT. I remember when rich bitch Kathy...
stay sober
This election has had its hopes and promises. The campaign is a sign of something decent that remains of the American democracy, but I wouldn't...
visiting ice city
Went to Harbin this weekend. 3 days. Because it is so far north, Harbin is called BingCheng, or Ice City. They have an ice festival there every...
letter to mom
Dear Mom, I should say first that I’d prefer not to talk about my political preference. Other websites debate political theory better than I...
shiny happy people
Among the many advantages to living overseas are the near constant opportunities to meet interesting people and make new friends. I study Chinese...
response to Q about smoking in public spaces
In response to a question someone asked me anonymously, I think that whether or not cigarette smoking is allowed in a public place should be the...
the respected brother
Nicholas Kristof's a New York Times reporter. Very famous. I usually don't agree with him when he's talking about China because he sometimes has...