Vacation filler

This has been a rather busy couple of weeks, for unknown reasons. It started getting warmer again, so I went outside more, lounged in my hammock and forgot to write. We are starting up barbecuing once again, and got one in right before the monsoon. Sunday night: burgers and wings on the roof. Monday night: leftovers inside... Continue Reading →

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Rugby season

This week is the Rugby Sevens. For my American friends–that means a huge tournament of teams of 7 playing rugby. But the 7s don't start til Friday. Right now, there is the Rugby 10s. And the 10s are free (you pay for beer). The 10s are on the football pitch (Am: soccer field) at Happy... Continue Reading →

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Ching Ming Festival

I was on my morning commute the other day and saw this at a local shop: I was immediately struck by these paper shoes wrapped in plastic, as I thought they could serve no practical purpose–they must be ceremonial. There was also paper clothing, paper designer handbags and paper money. The shoes are preparation for... Continue Reading →

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I was inspired to write about space.

I read an article (sent to me by a friend) on the New York Times this morning about downsizing: home size and stuff.  Last week, I wrote a post about my small apartment and wanting more space. Somehow this article validated my current home–making it seem morally superior to a larger home–and encouraged me to... Continue Reading →

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Passport Pages

A few weeks ago I filled up the last blank page in my passport. Cambodia uses a full page sticker, and entry and exit stamps, so it ended. I knew I would have to add pages eventually, and–with a trip to Vietnam on the horizon–eventually became now. I made an appointment at the consulate, queued... Continue Reading →

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House Sitting with Canines

I live in the middle of a city on the 27th floor in a 450 square foot apartment. I have roof access, so I feel like I have some space, but often I would just like to spread out without a building looming and walls pressing in around me. Hong Kong is not for the... Continue Reading →

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You can see the stars

I was on a friend's terrace on Sunday night, we were in the middle of Sheung Wan in downtown Hong Kong, among the sky scrapers  and bright light in the middle of the night. I looked up and saw the stars. About 15 stars. But they were stars, and they were visible. This has only... Continue Reading →

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Beguiling Cambodia

I was in Cambodia last week, and it was stunning. It was a little more crowded than usual, from what I hear, because of Chinese New Year, but it was a good time to go. It’s now back to work and normal routines. I don’t really know what I was expecting when I went. I... Continue Reading →

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