The Golden Gate Bridge is not golden. The name of its slightly rusty hue is International Red. The iconic International Red beams and cables that span San Francisco Bay perfectly compliment the forest green hills on either side and the turquoise waters below. Why don’t they paint all bridges red?
I crossed the bridge on foot. [...]
When you Californians you’re going to visit San Francisco, they all tell you the same thing: go eat at In-N-Out Burgers. But I had something else on my mind: sourdough.
A long time ago, I had a classmate who moved to town from San Francisco. The first time he invited me over to his house for [...]
On a recent return trip to China, I decided to take a detour through San Francisco. I realize that the City on the Bay is historically the place where people arrive from China and not the other way around. But it doesn’t matter which direction you’re headed when you’re going to San Francisco anymore. This [...]
Writing is part of my everyday job. It’s not the kind of writing you are probably thinking of — sitting by the seashore penning the next great American novel … I wish! That’s like Michelangelo putting the the final touches on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. What I do is much closer to painting [...]
I went through a very confusing time once in my life. My thoughts were a jigsaw puzzle, my emotions a mess. Then one day someone gave me a book. When I started reading the book, the waters miraculously stilled.
The book’s content was not particularly related to my personal problems. But the story did offer a [...]
I typically avoid writing about politics and religion on my blog. But recently, I took a stab at politics and it generated some healthy discourse. So I’ve decided to up the ante and venture into the realm of religion. If you’re offended, please leave a comment!
Remember the day your high school English teacher said that [...]
Okay, so you’ve been waiting patiently since I mentioned that I’m writing a book to find out what it’s about. Over the last few weeks, I’ve teased you with the title superimposed over obscure transportation-less wastelands. Now I’ve finally worked up the confidence (and word count) to let you in on the secret, the back [...]
I think this clip from The Daily Show does a great job of depicting the religious hypocrisy in our society (don’t turn it off at least until you see Sarah Palin!).
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Disclaimer: Please don’t get offended, I love all my readers. This isn’t personal, it’s political. And before you blast me in the the comments, please be sure to read the whole article.
I’m boycotting Fourth of July this year. Instead of BBQ and fireworks, I’ll be dining with my British friends.
Fourth of July has always been [...]
For anyone who doesn’t already know, the 2010 World Expo (the modern-day equivalent of a World’s Fair) is going on right now in Shanghai.
I recently finished a tour of duty on behalf of my home state, Texas, which held week-long activities at the USA National Pavilion with the goal of attracting tourism and investment to [...]
