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Author Archives: Raymond Yee
Pictures of Yao Choy
The other day, when Chris and I were lunching at Sun Hong Kong restaurant, I aked for yao choy to be added to my lunch dish. I was told that there was only bok choy. Chris wondered what yao choy actually looked like, to which I responded that I'd take pictures of some yao choy next time I'm at Berkeley Bowl. Here are my thumbnails:
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The US at it again
Trade expert warns U.S. obsession with security threatens Canada's sovereignty:
- "Let's embarrass the hell out of the Americans," by warning potential customers that the U.S. doesn't always treat even its close neighbour and favoured trading partner very well.
"They (America) want to expand their markets and other countries are going to be leery," if they hear of Canada's experiences, Jennings said.
Yay to Kris and Shirley
Yay!!! My sister Shirley and brother-in-law Kris made it into the New York Times:
The New York Times > Business > Your Money > The Goods: Leaping a Cubicle in a Single Bound:
- Mr. Schantz stressed, however, that Mr. Dunn was just one of dozens of visual inspirations for BossMan. Ms. Yee and Mr. Schantz sifted through hundreds of corporate snapshots to find the right qualities for the six-inch, $15.99 action figure that made its debut - along with a model named MoneyMan - in December.
flowers outside of the car wash
I was amazed by the combination of variety and orderliness and prettiness outside the car wash.
Gardening books galore
I hadn't realized how popular gardening and gardening books are. Witness this book display at a local Barnes & Noble.
An attempt to capture a budding flower
I'm learning for the first time how to use the macro setting on my digital camera. Still struggling.
Milosz poetry books at Cody’s
There really aren't that many copies of Milosz's poetic work at Cody's. Given that I'm really into his poetry right now, I expect the rest of the world to be in the same state of active engagement. A quick glance at the bookshelf at a local bookstore reveals otherwise.
Update: Lloyd wrote the following to me: "There might be more Milosz volumes at Black Oak Books, actually, in either/both the new and used sections. The folks at Black Oak always had a soft and warm spot for Milosz, who after all was practically the neighborhood poet laureate, living as he did just up the hill on Grizzly Peak Blvd (near my friend Jane's house, where I used to live; I'd occasionally see him when he'd be out walking). "
Belated Happy Valentine’s Day
I hope that yesterday was a happy day for you whether or not you are paired off with someone special. For me, this is the first year in a very, very long time in which I have a sweetie to mark V Day.
An armadillo at the BoneRoom
I thought that the red ribbon was for the Chinese New Year and then concluded that it was for Valentine's Day.