In the sticky rice congee post, I mentioned how Alex got really ill after a hectic theater production. The production was Hedda Gabler. I offered to write a review, I think … [Read more...]
A child at play is a child at work
November 11, 2011 By 9 Comments
When the girls arrive for the weekend, everything begins with unloading bags of dirty clothes from the pick-up which get dumped in the living room until they can go into the … [Read more...]
Sam’s tie-dyed t-shirts, in photos
October 19, 2011 By 19 Comments
To understand this post, you have to read its predecessor, Tie-dye: how Sam spruced up old t-shirts, which happened on September 19 and was posted as a blog entry on September … [Read more...]
Tie-dye: how Sam spruced up old t-shirts
September 20, 2011 By 15 Comments
At around 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sam asked me what kind of dye is used for tie-dying. How would I know? I wasn't even familiar with the term "tie-dye." I searched Google, … [Read more...]
Buddha and the dragon
April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Asian images of Buddha and a dragon at the entrance of Gourmet's Cafe. The Buddha figure is common enough but the metal sculpture of the dragon is truly a work of art. … [Read more...]
Food art
January 25, 2010 By 4 Comments
Most sculptors carve stone, metal, wood or glass. Others carve food. This carved watermelon was on the table at the barbecue buffet aboard the Legend of the Seas on the second … [Read more...]
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