Category Archives: Witness to my life

Layered Stew

Posted on November 16, 2009 by sinyaw

Wife told me this simple recipe when I was left to feed myself in the states. I managed to burn my stew. It was still delicious and sustained me for 3 days until the chef came back. The chef then … Continue reading →

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ZongZi in November

Posted on November 9, 2009 by sinyaw

ZongZi (粽子) is one of my favorite foods. When I was growing up, the best time was ZongZi trading. Each family made its own and traded with friends and neighbors. Mom always put little ribs in hers, instead of boneless … Continue reading →

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Hell’s Kitchen

Posted on October 24, 2009 by sinyaw

I avoid reality shows, unless when I have been hooked. Then I thank Hulu for allowing me to finish the season in one long sitting. Can I say I watch Hell’s Kitchen for education? I frequent restaurants reasonably and really … Continue reading →

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iPod Touch v. iPhone

Posted on October 7, 2009 by sinyaw

Yesterday, I found the new 64GB iPod Touch on sales for $379. Next to it was the 32GB version for $279, almost 30% drop since I bought mine 6 months ago. I felt stupid. In many social occasions recently, I … Continue reading →

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Water Leak

Posted on September 23, 2009 by sinyaw

Bad things are good at choosing the worst timing. We needed to be away better part of this Saturday. Everything was planned and arranged: set the timer to turn on lights, arranged a friend to feed/walk dog, programmed GPS, chose … Continue reading →

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Sudoku

Posted on September 19, 2009 by sinyaw

It is not a difficult, but it demands concentration, good memory, and logic to play. It also takes practices, lots of them, to play well. Wait. These are the same requirements for pretty much everything in life. Aren’t they? I … Continue reading →

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Lynbrook’s Solar Panels

Posted on September 10, 2009 by sinyaw

Every year, we watched Lynbrook High School like river flowing through time. Graduation, prom night buses, marching band tournaments, various concerts, etc. all flow through our front door like leaves on the water current predictably. This year, the parking lot … Continue reading →

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Canadian Summer

Posted on August 30, 2009 by sinyaw

I decided that I like Canada, probably because I always visited in the summer. The sceneries are beautiful and people friendly. English works and stores accept US dollars. Where else can you find wild blossoms with glaciers as backdrop? People … Continue reading →

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水滸

Posted on August 20, 2009 by sinyaw

小時後讀過幾遍水滸傳,依稀記得林沖,魯志深,武松,宋江. 幾年前在北京買了套田連元的水滸評書. 全套380集,每集半小時,每天上下班,有時聽聽. 轉眼兩年過去,現在聽到宋江打青州. 林沖的柔情,武松的無奈,李逵的直爽,現在的感覺深刻太多了. 從前讀書時沒注意,現在覺得拼命三郎石秀,才是水浒中的真人才. 施耐庵的人物刻畫,佈景描述,歷史批判,是字字入人心. 也真的明白了這書為什麼是四大奇書之一. 人說”男不讀水滸,女不看西廂”. 也有道理,個個都是被逼上梁山,每個都是貪官污吏. 讀了這書,誰還要”功名”å‘¢? 這個”逼”å­—,貫穿全書. 有點骨氣的人,都能感受那”不得己”的憤怒. 而這些好漢的痛快,也就直接的成了我們的拍案叫好了. 照現在的速度,我還要大半年才能聽完呢. 容後再報.

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Capresé for lunch

Posted on August 16, 2009 by sinyaw

Some things are just delicious together: dark chocolate and coffee, robust red wine and juicy steak, cold beer and tortilla chips. Capresé salad represents the perfect trio: tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves. It is almost the simplest dish to … Continue reading →

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