Where’s Buddha?
The tall, white high-rise apartments disappeared in the heavy fog as my gondola slowly ascended into the mountains of Lantau Island, one of the more…
November 2010
The Courtesy Wave
The courtesy wave is simple, easy and will only take a second of a driver’s time to acknowledge those who are courteous to others on…
The Black Barbie
I’m not one who will often buy into the over-analysis of the small comings and goings of everyday life. I hesitate to view the experiences…
Flu pain? Get pine
With flu season quickly approaching, throngs of people will soon descend on their doctors to get the flu shot while others will brace themselves with…
Listening in: CD Reviews
Rony Seikaly House Calls Subliminal Essentials, 2010 ★★★ Under his watchful eye, knowledgeable mentor Erick Morillo opens his talents and his Subliminal label to budding…
Chronicles of Mezzezeh
Mezzezeh was baffled by this encounter as he went combing through the forest back into the mountain of fertility. On his way, he saw the…
Strictly Platonic
It happens kind of like this. You browse for a while, looking for something interesting, or rather, something you’re interested in. You can’t seem to…
Small Town Tale
August is far too hot for a black suit, so I wore dark grey. The car ride took three hours, in which time I dared…
What the Bull? Part 2
The bulls and the bears, though the most recognized and respected, aren’t the only animals running around the financial districts of the world. There are…
Royal Boost
Its official: Prince William has finally popped the question to long time girlfriend Kate Middleton. While the Queen and British tabloids are surely jumping for…