Photos of Derek and Doyle in Shanghai market
Some cool shots, taken by Doyle Bramhall II.. even the one with him in it, at the restaurant.. I took it but he set it up. Obviously, the bottom two are a little dark. They look better on my computer but I don't have time to lighten them in…
Engrish
Alan deZon writes in to remind me of the good old Engrish website.If pleasure you received from story of bad sign English I require you toclick here
Harbin Ice Festival 2
China has rockets, too!One of Anna's admirers takes her for a slide.One of the group of festival workers following us around to watch our kids.Arctic ping pong in the park.What kind of fur is that? Don't ask, don't tell.On the way into our abridged…
Why Becky doesn’t post, "Slippery Are Very Crafty"
Ever since I started writing this blog when we moved to Beijing in August 2005, people have piped up asking about Becky... wWy doesn’t she write here? Why don’t I talk about her more? Why am I so full of myself? (In so many words, anyhow)
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Harbin pictures
I'm wrapped up trying to finish my GW story about Derek Trucks and doyle Bramhall and touring with Clapton, so I haven't been able to finish up the thing I started writing about our trip to Harbin and the ice festival. It will pop up sooner…
Winter Fun
Some pictures of chair skating on Houhai Lake last Sunday. It's hard to describe how nutty this scene was but I will try soon. There were so many people out there. No time to say more now, but I also have some great video. We went there with…
Ode to Chinese Market Shopping
It's hard to describe market shopping to anyone who hasn't experienced it, but this poem by a visiting friend of a friend does a pretty darn good job capturing the vibe.These are large indoor multi-floor markets filled with stalls manned mostly…
Anna Sleepover
Anna had a sleepover with her friend Lauren. The two of them cooked it all up at school, then asked for permission. They had a blast and in the hour we were there droping her off, they changed outfits/costumes about four times. Being Anna's…
R.I.P. Molly Ivins, WTC anger
R.I.P. Molly Ivins It was always a pleasure to read someone who could make indignation and fury so funny and good natured. It’s a big loss. She was really one of the best. This is a really nice tribute.This is from the Dallas Fort Worth…
Chinese acrobat show
We finally made it to a Chinese acrobat show a few weeks back. Raymond, our friendly tour guide, wanted to take us as a thank you for all the business we have sent his way. (totally unnecessary, of course.) He got us second row seats, which…