Yesterday I went to the reliably hokey Alameda County Fair in my hometown of Pleasanton, California. There is always a lot of fun and odd signage there. My favorite this year was a concession stand that featured a picture of a pig cooking a corn dog. As a friend pointed out, the pig could…
Category: Travel
Me Judging a Pig Racing Competition at the Alameda County Fair
It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. "And it's Strawberry for the win!"
Learning about The Cal Academy’s Amazing Expedition to the Philippines
Tonight I got around to watching "Reefs to Rainforests," the documentary about the 2011 scientific expedition to the Philippines organized by the California Academy of Sciences. It's a really amazing story about the largest expedition ever organized by the Academy in its 158 years of existence, with about 100 participants from the Academy and…
Taste Test: Tteokbokki Snack from Seoul 7-Eleven
Tteokbokki is one of the most popular street snacks in Seoul, often being vended by older women in street carts everywhere you go, particularly late at night. Tteokbokki is essentially little cylindrical rice cakes that are cooked in a spicy red sauce, and served on plates with toothpicks for about $2-3. I don't really care…
Dancing and Eating My Way Through Seoul
I just got home from a fantastic quick trip to Seoul, Korea. Seoul has long been on my "bucket list" of places to visit in the world, but I admit I didn't have many preconceptions going into the trip. Here are the neatest things I experienced in the Korean capital. (Sorry, I have been busy traveling,…
The Magical Cheonggyecheon Riverwalk in Seoul
Walking back home after a lovely dinner with Juan of Global Kids and our new friend in Korea, Gabe, we stumbled upon this magical walk along the Cheonggyecheon creek in Seoul. Surrounded by the hustle and traffic of downtown Seoul, the stream is a peaceful respite from the urban hustle. By day Cheonggyecheon is very…
Seoul, I am in you!
From my hotel room window, in the Myeong-dong neighborhood, Seoul, Korea. In other news, I have no idea how to operate a Korean toilet.
I’m Off to Korea in May!
Tickets are booked and plans are being made, so I guess it's really happening. I'm headed to Seoul, Korea in May! Korea is very high on my bucket list of places to visit in the world, for its rich culture, delicious food, and amazing dance communities, from hip-hop to lindy hop. I'll be there for…
Metaphysical Bargain Shoppers Alert: Psychic Cleaning Only $1.99!
Spotted in Mountain View, CA.
FreePlay Dance Crew Perform at Dancing in the River City (video)
Last Sunday, the FreePlay Dance Crew got to show their stuff at the "Dancing in the River City" same-sex ballroom event in Sacramento. I honestly didn't know what to expect from performing hip-hop at a ballroom event. I pictured a polite but slightly puzzled audience of ballroom fans and dancers. "Thanks (yawn), next!" I should have…