“I have only one paper out. The tables are in fact very beautiful, all clear and double-spaced line borders. All…
There are no easy fixes
The opening scene of “The One I Love” (2014) shows couple Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Elizabeth Moss) in a…
There, There.
Urban Indians feel at home walking in the shadow of a downtown building. We came to know the downtown Oakland…
To Autumn: the colors, the leaves and Seoraksan
There is something refreshing about the changing of seasons, and in particular, I love Autumn. This Jim Davis Garfield cartoon…
Point and Click Me to Amanita Design’s Machinarium!
We have been staying at home for quite a while. You probably have run out of things to do. Scrolling…
Regrets of a Pet, I mean, PLANT Mom
Being a Pet Mom comes with a lot of responsibilities and a lot of feelings. Think about the time when…
The Supreme Bean of Them All: Edamame
Most people have this belief that scientists are great chefs and bakers. They ask me: “Isn’t following a recipe just…
An afternoon in Dadaocheng: tea, traditional pastry, and a taste of Old Taipei
To travel, or not to travel, that is the question. In face of the pandemic, my answer to that question…
The Art of Waiting
The Slow Elevator Have you ever heard of the slow elevator story? In one version, the slow elevator is inside…
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Cactus Care, Including Sunburnt Cacti
Over the past decade, succulents have captured the spotlight as the unlikely prima donna of modern gardening. Their various varieties…