Not all those who wander are lost

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Asia. Not so weird?

We have been here too long. These things are just not that weird to us anymore: Taiwan.The other day I saw a family of 5 on a scooter. B was shocked. I was like, “What’s the big deal.” In the U.S. you would never see that (not because of laws, because an American family of …

Peasants Unite!

Yesterday we went to the 6Banyan Tree Temple and the Sun-Yat Sen Memorial. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone who stays at the Westin uses taxis. Especially, when taxis here have never even seen an infant car seat, much less used one. So we took the subway. There were some interesting stops along the way. …

The One True Crappy China

Today there were two stories in the local magazine that I thought I would share: It seems scientists have discovered a new use for panda poop. Paper! They have come up with a way to take panda poop and make it into paper. This is of course to combat Thailand’s methods of taking elephant poop …

U(sic)GA in China

I must admit I think I have been in China too long when the crazy things I see on the street are just not so crazy anymore.  A baby with a split in his pants?  Enh. Bicycles carrying washing machines?  Seen it.  Live shrimp for dinner?  That is sooo.. 2005.  BUT then I saw the …

All the way from China for this?

You asked for more news from LA, so you got it: So, I make it all the way overseas to be able to see the Chinese theater! How cool, eh? Actually it was. Early, Friday morning I took the $1.25 Metro over to Hollywood. I wanted to get off at Hollywood and Vine only because …