Does NHI fail older women?
Honestly...maybe yes? Either way I'm now a hot mess
Lao Ren Cha
An unapologetic perspective on Taiwan without Chinese characteristics
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Slivers of sunshine between the plum rains
The skies have been opening on us seemingly nonstop these days. On a rare rain-free day, here's how I clawed back my sanity
The Drunk History of Tiananmen Square
In my year in China, a lot of interactions felt surface-level. This one affects me over 20 years later.
A Controlled Explosion
In a personal blog, I talk about what's going on, what my plans are, and how immigrants and long-term expats might define 'success' in a life that looks so different from their parents
Could the Taiwan tourism experience be improved?
Taiwan's easier to travel in than it was when I first moved here, but there are ways to make it a little easier for tourists. Mostly, by improving public transportation across the country.
Book Review: Rebel Island -- The Incredible History of Taiwan
A new general history of Taiwan that starts out well but ends rather questionably
Let's look at a pretty good article about Taiwan
I love to tear apart bad journalism on Taiwan, but sometimes it feels good to pick through something that's relatively well-written.
Standing up to China
Two takes on Chinese aggression in one post. They're barely related, but both have to do with Chinese bullying of Taiwan
I am so sick of hearing about Cheng Li-wun
We all knew the purpose of her visit to China was to generate propaganda, I'm just surprised and annoyed by how much propaganda spewed out
Book Review: Mother Tongue
A forthcoming book that tells the story of one missionary's road to learning Taiwanese