Tag Archives: Random Thoughts

Brain Dead

Posted on 19 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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

Posted on 6 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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

Posted on 5 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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

Posted on 2 July 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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?

Posted on 14 April 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

“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

Posted on 14 April 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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

Posted on 26 March 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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Memories of Kai Tak Airport

Posted on 21 March 2008 by Guy Banana Schilling

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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