Tag Archives: Hong Kong

A Letter, #7

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Dr. Man… I was telling someone about Oscar Wao the other day and so of course you came to mind – how would I have ever had the chance to spend an evening in the company of one of my … Continue reading →

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A letter, #4

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

You will never believe the strange coincidence that brought you to my mind the other day. I am actually glad I can tell you in writing so I don’t have to hear you tell me how there are no coincidences … Continue reading →

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It was one year ago, more or less.

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith. ~ Rev. Margaret Shepherd One year ago March 1, I quit my job. As far as I can recall this is only the second time in my life I have … Continue reading →

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Well, then. My work (t)here is done.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

I once flew across the Pacific Ocean for a weekend just for the chance to meet someone. It was like, 26 hours in the air and 48 hours on the ground… and I never even met the man. Seriously. I … Continue reading →

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Baggage.

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Everyone has baggage. Some people call it luggage. Some people call it issues. Some people get Freudian on you and what they make of it is completely frightening. When I took my suitcase out the other day to pack for … Continue reading →

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18th Street Art: Koi

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Art is everywhere. I love that about the world. It is all in the way you look at things. I have been missing the koi pond in my old village recently. And then, today I saw these koi on 18th … Continue reading →

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Do you miss it?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

If the way that you need Is too much like greed Decide if you are rich or you’re poor I went to a wedding the other day, or rather a wedding reception, for a friend who is more like family … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing my California mythology

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

I am back in my hometown, or at least the town that was my home for more years than most other places, and during those dangerously formative years. It is pretty cool to be here: everyone can do with a … Continue reading →

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The last few days of 852 residence…

Posted on July 2, 2010 by
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See you all soon!

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

xoxo a

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