Category Archives: Witness to my life

Napa Country

Posted on January 30, 2017 by sinyaw

December, 2016 I learned there is such thing called “palate capacity.” It is the number of good restaurants or wines to over-whelmed one’s ability to appreciate them. Napa country is where one discover his palate capacity and train to expand … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane down Pixar

Posted on January 14, 2017 by sinyaw

It was such a nostalgia seeing Luxo Jr. at Pixar Studio. When I was in computer graphics, the industry leaders were Evans & Sutherland and Pixar; the show was SIGGRAPH. I attended the nerdy conference probably every other year. There … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Carole King, again.

Posted on November 20, 2016 by sinyaw

I have never heard of Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. But I knew many songs they wrote, and I bet you too. This is the bane of pop composers, people only knew the songs or singers, but not the song … Continue reading →

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I Belonged to You

Posted on November 3, 2016 by sinyaw

Back in 2012, a Chinese conglomorate acquired the AMC theaters. Dalian Wanda (大連萬達）group became the world’s largest cinema chain. Most of us have been oblivious on this event and went our merry ways watching movies, or being with friends we … Continue reading →

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Sunshine is the Best Disinfestant

Posted on October 28, 2016 by sinyaw

Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman. by Louis D. Brandeis I used to help Mother airing the comforters, particularly … Continue reading →

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The Mirepoix Experiment

Posted on October 14, 2016 by sinyaw

Making mirepoix (meer-pwah) seems to be the fundamental skill for every self-respecting cooks. Alas and unashamed, I am not one. Then came the day, Wife far away, I thought to make myself a hearty soup. What was that flavor-base with … Continue reading →

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1,500-Mile Road Trip

Posted on September 30, 2016 by sinyaw

We started from Northern California, and visited Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake, Columbia Gorge, Washington Pacific shore, Washington State Capitol, and arrived at Seattle in the end. It was a long drive. We were tired at the end and … Continue reading →

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Un Bien

Posted on August 14, 2016 by sinyaw

On a whim, on this lazy summer Seattle Sunday, I decided to take the bus to Ballard to try out Un Bien. The story began with a legendary sandwich shop in Fremont, Paseo. People, seriously, described the sandwiches with words … Continue reading →

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Orange Pu’er Tea

Posted on August 4, 2016 by sinyaw

Pu’er Tea 普洱茶 has been in rage for the past decade or so. It is a fully fermented tea produced in the Yunnan area, usually packed tightly as bricks. Some made the bricks into an art form, most assumed the … Continue reading →

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Cupertino 5K Jogging Path

Posted on July 22, 2016 by sinyaw

Jogging outdoors is a event rarely happened in Seattle. When it does, many unreasonable conditions must be met: the the weather being nearly perfect: clear day and between 65°F and 80°F; asphalt or well paved paths; a loop, instead of … Continue reading →

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