Travels
It's hard to hold onto the inspiration though. You have to will it, tease it to come out — you have to grab hold of its throat and strangle it into submission, into something that is domesticated, something that you can draw out at will, something so natural that it ceases to become necessary.
Travels
In her wake is a kitchen in shambles. In three hours she made four dishes for refrigeration and bought supplies to stock Dick Cheney's hiding place.
Twentysomething
Sometimes life decides to kick you in the nuts when you're not looking.
Travels
I walked passed a bia hoi (beer hall) establishment in an alleyway today. Par for the course. The place was dominated by men, drinking warm glasses of beer and nibbling salty snacks while their women went to work. Then it struck me. Vietnamese people dress very formally. Whereas in the
Travels
Oh man, oh Man Why do you swing your ding-a-ling Out in the open? Have your golden raindrops stopped For lack of mop or are you hoping That the traffic will work its magic To halt the flow, coming on so slow At least face the wall, dude.
Twentysomething
I cheat death everytime I get on a motorbike. Somewhere the Good Man is letting me stay on the hook.
Food
Today I went to pick out a river fish, with Auntie. On the menu: fried fish, fish head & dill soup, and fresh garden salad.
Travels
Things that are hard to find in Hanoi: - Hoisin sauce & salad dressing - Wearable T-shirts - Decent wine - Homeless people - Culture (e.g. live music, art exhibits, readings) - Doritos - Cinemas Things that are easy to find in Hanoi - Fake brand names (e.g.
Travels
What do obscenely rich people do? They don't need to work, and certainly education these days are just pit stops for middle class vocations.
Travels
I have it so easy here. It’s incredibly sinful – how easy it is – to live in Hanoi. For a less than a dollar, I can get my shoes shined
Twentysomething
By my count, the current US government can walk on water. How else can you explain the lack of accountability.
Travels
In the past month, I've learned to make three dishes directly from Auntie. And they're good. I don't know if it's because all the ingredients are organic and the animals have been slaughtered just hours before – or if Auntie is that good. It's probably a combination of both.