Monthly Archives: May 2009

Dragonboat racing: We came in 3rd of 4. We rowed against a police crew and two student crews; I expected we’d lose to the police crew and beat the students. One of the student crews turned out to be better … Continue reading →

The thing about Taiwan is, it’s never boring. Every time you go out there is something surreal or something new, a small annoyance or a tiny triumph. Today dragonboat practice provided all four, and we were the surreal element. First … Continue reading →

Here is my list-to-date of questions regarding the decision whether to have LASIK surgery to correct my vision. I post these in case they are useful to others. I’d still appreciate any additions to the list! Decision factors Am I … Continue reading →

I have a LASIK consultation / pre-exam scheduled for next week. Just now – before I make my decision – would be a really good time to tell me any reasons not to or questions I need to ask. Once … Continue reading →

Today: dragonboat practice was incredibly hot and humid (but otherwise good), then after a couple hours I drove to work (35 minutes) to pick up Lucas (who in the process of getting there had the car he was borrowing break … Continue reading →

That was kind of cool. I just had a phone conversation with my husband while seeing him on a webcam, halfway around the world. (Well, a third.) That would be no big deal if he were sittingin front of a … Continue reading →

I’ve heard their name a few times (which means a few more times than I’d like)in the news on all the US banking problems, but I have to say that as far as my personal experience goes, Bank of America … Continue reading →

I’ve heard their name a few times (which means a few more times than I’d like)in the news on all the US banking problems, but I have to say that as far as my personal experience goes, Bank of America … Continue reading →