Monthly Archives: April 2015

Closure 

Posted on April 30, 2015 by d4vid

Remember the American-style Chinese food place I mentioned?  And the fake fortune cookie fortune my grandfather printed up?  Well, I got this fortune from a fortune cookie from Fortune Cookie:Yes.  It says, “Help!  I’m trapped in a fortune cookie factory.” … Continue reading →

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Barber 

Posted on April 30, 2015 by d4vid

 Got my hair cut at this “hipster” barbershop in Xintiandi.  (Note: the kid who cut my hair looked nothing like the guy on the sign.)

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Privilege

Posted on April 30, 2015 by d4vid

Friday night, Eli, Dagan, and I presented awards for student short films at a ritzy international school in Pudong.  It made me rethink where I ought to be putting my time and energy.  

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Murica

Posted on April 30, 2015 by d4vid

 This odd piece of tile work at the base of the stairs at Changshu Rd. Station always makes me think of Old Glory.  

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Particulates II

Posted on April 19, 2015 by d4vid

My living room & bedroom air filters — front and back — after 110 days.  

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Nebraska

Posted on April 17, 2015 by d4vid

I rarely feel pangs of homesickness.  When I do it is for my dear loved ones.  Or maybe In-N-Out Burger. But I caught Nebraska on TV and I found myself missing America a little. I have been to Nebraska twice. … Continue reading →

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Kubrick

Posted on April 17, 2015 by d4vid

One day, while I was in film school at USC, my dad casually asked who my favorite director was.  I said, “Stanley Kubrick.”  Christmas morning that year, I unwrapped present after present from my dad.  Over a dozen.  Every book ever published … Continue reading →

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Chan

Posted on April 17, 2015 by d4vid

My feelings about Jackie Chan are well known.  About a decade ago, he dropped by the DreamWorks campus.  I saw him from afar and it was one of the rare, rare occasions living in L.A. that I was actually starstruck. … Continue reading →

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Victory

Posted on April 5, 2015 by d4vid

I was determined to put an end to my ongoing nightmare and get my Mac Mini up and running.  After yet another run to the electronics mall, I tried to plug in the wall socket… …with this voltage converter plug……and … Continue reading →

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Tomb

Posted on April 4, 2015 by d4vid

Today is two tomb-related religious holidays!  It is both Easter and 清明节 (Qīngmíng Jié) which is known as “Ancestors’ Day” or “Tomb Sweeping Day.” But it’s raining right now here in Shanghai, so it’s probably more accurately “Tomb Mopping Day.”

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Great

Posted on April 3, 2015 by d4vid

Great wall.  Wine?  Not so much.

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Shirt

Posted on April 2, 2015 by d4vid

In 1992, I bought this button down short sleeve shirt: I only remember wearing it once.  Dave Cera said, “That shirt is good for you!” because it wasn’t my standard black tshirt.   I’ve had it in the back of … Continue reading →

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Cordless

Posted on April 2, 2015 by d4vid

My Mac Mini power supply finally arrived!  US$100 to buy it on Amazon, US$80 to ship it DHL to China, 200RMP to get it through customs!  But it was finally here!  I couldn’t wait to open it!  I was like … Continue reading →

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Eighty

Posted on April 1, 2015 by d4vid

Today was my father’s 80th birthday.  I called him up (and he actually answered the phone for once!)  I pointed out that — for the first time ever — I am exactly half his age. He gamely pointed out that … Continue reading →

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