Author Archives: DAK

One thing that he’d forgotten to do was look around; a trait all too common in the post plastic-fantastic age that was his generation. If it weren’t for commercials addressing every known issue left of any consumer importance in the … Continue reading →

Civil Unrest

In the spirit of adventure, I picked up some “chips” from a local, ummm, bodega; my thought being that perhaps I’d stumble on some amazing Taiwanese delicacy that I couldn’t live without. They wouldn’t import it into the U.S., so … Continue reading →

You wouldn’t know me when I’m introspective. >Also David Bowie’s recording of Under Pressure with Queen may be the best recording ever made. It may be… I’m not sure, yet. I’m still evaluating The Clash.

A Taiwanese (of course) co-worker of mine came in to the conference room that is my home away from home followed by three other Taiwanese gentlemen that were obviously vendors visiting to sell their wares. Hepointed to me with a … Continue reading →

Today’s Lunar Prophecy It’s a good day for:.: Trading.: Traveling.: Worshipping.: Starting a business It’s a bad day for:.: Ground-breaking ceremonies.: Installing stoves I just hope to God that you’ve all installed your stoves already. I’ve been thinking a lot … Continue reading →

Despite the political upheaval and population crush, Taiwan has an underlying serenity that pervades the culture. So much so, that the sidebar of the second page of the Taipei Times has the winning Public Welfare Lottery numbers (07, 11, 15, … Continue reading →

Police Break Up Weekend Cockfight Make love, fellas, not war.

in stacatto sing-song voice:Where. In the World. Is. David Kleem-diego? Two guesses where I am right now. Actually, only one quess if you’re a faithful reader (note to self: actually get faithful readers before challenging fan base). Also, I will … Continue reading →

If there is one piece of advice I can give you in (recent) life, it is go see: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind If you are anything at all like me, you will love this movie, think about it … Continue reading →