Author Archives: sinyaw

Taipei’s Sunflowers

Posted on March 31, 2014 by sinyaw

March 29th, 2014 One of the best features of this hotel is the jogging path. It is close to the “Freedom Square” (used to be known as Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park). I enjoy the run around the perimeter and come … Continue reading →

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Lasagna, an Adverture

Posted on March 28, 2014 by sinyaw

Kids, and many, knew that I love watching cooking shows. They also knew that I am a theorist, not a experimentalist, of culinary arts. For that matter, I am not even a good enough critic. Heavy smoking during my youthful … Continue reading →

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An Episode…

Posted on March 13, 2014 by sinyaw

March 11th, 2014 Woke up early, it’s a sunny day in Seattle. Dealt with email, luggage was packed last night, I headed for the airport. Wife has been in California for the past two weeks. Yay! I was about to … Continue reading →

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Starbucked

Posted on March 2, 2014 by sinyaw

Professor Samuel Cate Prescott, (picture from MIT) published the “Report of an Investigation of Coffee” in 1927 and definitively described how to brew the perfect cup of coffee in 3 simple steps: Use one tablespoon of freshly ground coffee for … Continue reading →

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Dear Terry

Posted on February 22, 2014 by sinyaw

Dear Terry, You said that you had lost passion for your job and had been thinking of quitting. In various meetings, you would lose your concentration and drift away. You are not learning much and don’t care to figure out … Continue reading →

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Rancho San Antonio

Posted on February 19, 2014 by sinyaw

January 25th, 2014 This is probably the favorite hiking destination for those in Silicon Valley. It is also where Kid chooses to run up to the vista point on Saturdays, that weekend with her old Dad. Start at the trail … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath

Posted on February 14, 2014 by sinyaw

I think I have read every book Malcolm Gladwell has written, starting with Tipping Point. I remembered enjoying What the Dog Saw, but also thinking he was running out of good ideas. David and Goliath was probably 50% too long. … Continue reading →

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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Posted on February 5, 2014 by sinyaw

Remember those fairy tale movies where nymphs and fairies fly around in the lush, watery, moss-covered enchanted forest? I think I spotted one of those in the trails of Cougar Mountain, on this Sunday and Seattle-foggy morning. The air was … Continue reading →

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$10.10 Minimum Wage

Posted on January 31, 2014 by sinyaw

Thirty years ago, I earned minimum wage working for the school computer lab and took home about $600 a month. My newly wed wife did the same, but less hours, and earned about $300. We shared an apartment with another … Continue reading →

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Earphones, Saga Continues

Posted on January 24, 2014 by sinyaw

Loyal readers knew my obsession with earphones. In addition to delivering good sound. I learned that I have two requirements that are hard to meet with the same product. I need a pair for running, on treadmill or on the … Continue reading →

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