Monthly Archives: August 2008
Purple Fiver
Seriously, American money has a big purple number on it now?
Screaming Fanboys At The Historical Society
I’m doing some work for my mom, making a blog for her museum. It’s a great project, although I’m not exactly knowledgable about history or art in the last 2000 years, so she has to keep me from writing things … Continue reading
Bible Thumping
It’s the first year of Vacation Bible School in my dad’s new church, and everyone wants it to be a success. Parents have been interrogated about their children’s allergies to avoid snack-time disasters. In addition to the usual contraband crafts … Continue reading
Perfect Tweet
The world’s unending criticism of China saddens me. The fact that much of the criticism is well deserved saddens me more. Elliot Ng Via Twitter This so accurately describes how I feel when I read the paper or look at … Continue reading
Meme Sheep #080808
There’s a Chinese Twitter meme going around now, Twitter users — I’m supposed to say “Twitterati” and not “Twits” — are adding #080808 to their icons and tweets. David Feng explains more on CNReviews, and Ryan has a collection of … Continue reading
The Pastor’s Daughter
I got my license several years ago in Massachusetts, but it expired while I was in China, and now that I’m home in New Jersey, I’d like to drive legally. Today I spent a couple hours on the phone with … Continue reading
A Guide To Visiting Journalists
Kaiser Kuo has written a brilliant Guide for Visiting Journalists, to avoid the awkward Bylines-At-Customs type of writing so scathingly described by Huo Lei Feng, and to avoid the shallow cliches that make us cringe. Here’s an excerpt: Topping the … Continue reading
USA Today On Pre-Olympics Security, Regulations, Visas
I’m quoted in USA Today, in an article about the pre-Olympic security measures and visa restrictions. The article talks to disappointed Beijingers — Chinese residents, long-term ex-pats and tourists — about their pre-Olympic experiences. It’s worth reading, although it’s a … Continue reading
As Seen On Craig’s List
I saw this ad while browsing Craig’s List. Need someone to edit my essays I need someone to read over two essays I’m writing as part of a job application. I don’t have much money to offer, however, maybe I … Continue reading
Ten Years Off
I went with my mom today to get our nails done, and the manicurist asked me if I was starting 11th grade or 12th grade.
