(Just a few of us celebrating Patrick’s birthday (guy at the end of the table) after a basketball practice… Isaan food on the street along a klong seems to be a nice way to enjoy a Friday and wind-down the week) Is it me or do people always have something to complain about? Why is … Continue reading Nasty… Gremlins
Category: General
Thoughts, books, travels and personal ideas.
Taking time to enjoy life in SG
(There was a nice exhibition at the Singapore Art Gallery of old Malay films and TV shows… they decorated the room with lots of old-school cinema velvet as you can see!) Spent last week in Singapore and it was a welcome break. The four-day trip was overall relaxed and what I expected, although a few … Continue reading Taking time to enjoy life in SG
Now the fun begins.
(Enjoying a bike ride just outside of Bangkok in a scenic village on the other side of the Chao Phraya River…Â after a 5 minute ferry crossing, urban Bangkok morphs into a more rural lifestyle! For more info on this bike tour, check out SpiceRoads) Given that I spent most of the past month stressing … Continue reading Now the fun begins.
Completely complete
(Not sure if this is the best title for a TV program about big houses in Bangkok) This past Monday was the END… I can’t believe it’s taken 2 years to finish this degree, but I’m soooo glad it’s done. As the marks and grades slowly trickle in, I’m crossing my fingers in hopes of … Continue reading Completely complete
4th time around
(Carving of a demon mask that was part of a huge wax candle in front of one of Ayutthaya’s famous temples with a huge golden buddha) Fourth time around to Ayutthaya… almost feels like a I live there. This time around it was to take a day trip from Bangkok to visit the ruins of … Continue reading 4th time around
Consumer power and Burma
(More than 90 per cent of the world’s rubies come from Burma… photo by Reuters: Aung Hla Tun) Some people have asked me about what they can do to affect what is going on in Burma. Even though governments around the world have imposed economic sanctions on the country, it is unlikely to deter the … Continue reading Consumer power and Burma
Free Burma!
Free Burma! International Bloggers’ Day for Burma on the 4th of October
Burma struggles to be free
If you haven’t heard, Myanmar, or the country common known as Burma, is on the verge of a revolution by the people or crack down by the military government. It is a serious issue that is finally gaining attention in the media…. probably because of a reported 100,000 people in Yangon, the capital city, coming … Continue reading Burma struggles to be free
Your car needs a "time-out"
September 22 is WORLD CARFREE DAY… For one day out of the year, do you think you can keep your car in the garage or parked at home? Are you up for the challenge? This day is a reminder that we don't have to accept car-dominated societies, cities, or personal lives. Since its earliest incarnations … Continue reading Your car needs a "time-out"
Finally, some decent shows on TV
(Sunset from my balcony – Bangkok weather has been warm and humid lately… maybe the rainy season is finally over?) TV shows in English are pretty hard to come by in Bangkok. But, I’ve been watching the show HEROES for the past couple of weeks and its amazing. Yes, I’m a little slow in the … Continue reading Finally, some decent shows on TV