American barometer
During a summer visit to America, my emotions range wildly. Always interested in data, I have created a scale to chart the emotional roller-coaster of my American holiday (photo descriptions […]
Tag Archives: summer
Conversational gambits in America
I aim to enjoy the time I spend with my relatives in Utah this summer. In order to facilitate friendly conversation with those holding different strongly held opinions than me, […]
Copying America to sell Hong Kong
This week, American marketers have embraced patriotism and nationalism to sell soda, beer, cars, fireworks, cupcake mix, lawn chairs, tires and anything else that an American flag can be stuck […]
Dreaming of tacos and Venn diagrams
Recently, a tapas place in Sai Kung transformed itself into a taco place. Or more specifically a fusion taco place. Aka a crappy taco place. Some people are willing to […]
Beautiful, grotesque America
I have been thinking about America all morning here in Hong Kong. I have thought about the amazing things that have happened in America since I moved abroad eleven years ago: […]
10 ways to beat Hong Kong’s biting flies
Sandflies, midges, tiny flying pests spawned from the devil, whatever you call them, they are a real hell this spring in Hong Kong. The little bastards like hot, humid weather […]
Hot belly warning
Hong Kong is on the cusp of the hot weather season, a time of beach outings, ice cream and multiple, sweat-induced bra changes per day. On particularly hot days, when […]
View from the ragged edge: an eternal summer of transition
Son to stranger in taco shop: My monster bike is on a boat to Holland. Son to stranger at baseball game: My monster bike is on a boat to Holland. […]
“I wear your granddad’s clothes, I look incredible”
As the summer heat and humidity persists, I am very close to adopting full-on Hong Kong old-man style. Old men know how to dress for the weather and they don’t […]
Across the Pacific by air with two kids
And so our expat home leave begins. I’ll be on a slightly lighter “summertime” blogging schedule for the next two months. Happy summer holidays everyone, wherever you are!
