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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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passion

What is it about life that keeps me so god damn interested? Just when I think I've figured everything, that I've got it all understood and see...

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