Category Archives: Witness to my life

Appreciating Geography

Posted on January 1, 2014 by sinyaw

In few days, I traversed across north America and really experienced the extremity of weather. Starting at Seattle,I first went to Toronto, via Chicago, then Ottawa, and Charlotte. On my way back, I stopped at Detroit. Several days later, I … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in Minneapolis

Posted on December 6, 2013 by sinyaw

“Where are you going for Thanksgiving?” The question was the standard response when I revealed my plan for the holiday. A smart remark on the weather typically followed. Honoring Kid’s convention, I switched to Celsius when the temperature is below … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 4, 2013 by sinyaw

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The Right Not to Buy.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by sinyaw

Ding Tai Fung (é¼Žæ³°è±) is a world-famous restaurant chain with a humble beginning not too far from where I lived in Taipei. Over the past several decades, they have opened dozens of branches all over the world. Chinese, and foreigners … Continue reading →

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Food Scare in Taiwan

Posted on October 27, 2013 by sinyaw

The news industry in Taiwan is beyond sensationalism. For an island of 20 millions or so population, there are nearly a dozen news TV channels and half a dozen newspapers. The competition for eyeballs has been a blood sport. As … Continue reading →

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Only in China!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sinyaw

ChengDu’s summer can be scorching. Temperature can reach 100°F (40°C). As a Seattle resident who’s used to much milder weather, I cannot really imagine living here without air conditioning. Even for local that commute with a scooter, that blazing sun … Continue reading →

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$0 Parking Ticket

Posted on August 10, 2013 by sinyaw

To pay for street parking in Seattle, you get this sticker thing and put it on the side window facing the sidewalk, or the driver side window. We do it all the time (and complain about the high parking fees). … Continue reading →

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Million Miler Club

Posted on August 2, 2013 by sinyaw

July 23rd, 2013 “Excuse me,” a burly man rammed through the queue to the head, murmuring. “Global Services.” As for royalties, people yielded him the position ahead, even that everyone had been standing full 20 minutes before his arrival. In … Continue reading →

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Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop

Posted on June 30, 2013 by sinyaw

June 16th, 2013 Seattle is really more active than any place that I have lived. When people talk about their “long run” over the weekend, they meant starting at dawn and come back for shower after lunch time. They would … Continue reading →

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Dough is the Soul of Pizza

Posted on June 4, 2013 by sinyaw

Remember my bread formula? (For breads, they are formula, not recipes.) A few days ago, Wife made another batch of dough. After several loaves of bread, we have a portion slightly larger than my fist. I thought I will experiment … Continue reading →