Tag Archives: Random Thoughts

Brain Dead

Most of my friends consider me to be brain dead, so when last week started, none of them saw a change in me or my activities. Yet I saw a big difference. I had no brain power. None. Nada. Zip. … Continue reading

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Banana in China’s Army

As the Olympics in China are approaching, I thought I should share one of my adventures in China. Back in 1988, the ol’ Banana took a trek through China. I wasn’t old at the time, being only 26, but I … Continue reading

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I am Easily Amused – Issue #5

Once again, another collection of useless sites and infos: French Fries – So my niece asks me, why French Fries are called French Fries. Good god I had no idea. So off to Wikipedia we went. How to Obscure Any … Continue reading

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Alcohol – Top 10 Drinking Achievements

Sometimes I should not answer my emails, then again, sometimes I should not post items to my blog. Then again, that is the purpose of this creation. A “so-called” friend sent me a link on Top 10 Drinking Achievements Before … Continue reading

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Do good fences really make good neighbors?

“Good fences make good neighbors,” wrote Robert Frost in his poem “Mending Wall.” Back in January, there was a huge winter storm that blew through Santa Cruz. On our street, an old redwood tree more than 100ft tall came crashing … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts from the Hospital

Last week I was at Stanford Hospital with my wife. On Tuesday (Apr 8), I was stuck in a waiting room which had no Wi-Fi. It was hell! Below are a collection of thoughts I recorded of the day. Random … Continue reading

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The Real Meaning of 4,000 Dead

Excellent reading The Real Meaning of 4,ooo Dead

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Memories of Kai Tak Airport

I landed at the old Hong Kong Airport (Kai Tak) five times – and every time I was scared. I even hashed up to the hill where this video was shot and it was amazing to watch the jets coming … Continue reading

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