To the old lady who decided to suddenly step out in front of traffic without looking first this morning: My parking brake saved your life, but I believe you may…

Apparently this IS a forbidden subject since I got a dozen e-mails and exactly 0 comments on the post itself. Latitudes and Nichi Nichi linked to the post (thanks guys!)…

I swear to God this came up in conversation again today and I realized I probably never wrote about it here, so: I’m not sure what the hell kids are…

If you are in Japan during a major disaster and need a place to evacuate, do not blindly follow the people in front of you – they are just as…

Even more news from our future host country this week: Follow the Leader: Israel and Thailand set an example by arming teachers. Thailand has followed Israel’s lead by allowing school…

As a wannabe chef, I might have thought about making a submission to the Carnival of the Recipes #3, a showcase for recipes from all around the blogosphere, but got…

A most important question was asked in the comments of an older post today: Does kimchi come in packets? As in, single-serving condiment-sized packets? And, if not, why not? (I…

Now we start with the real hurt; time to break out the industrial strength can of Smear. I predict a scandal with drugs, hookers, or some such felony will break…

Lest anyone forget, we are at war: One Enemy K.I.A. It’s easy to forget the bigger picture when you get caught up in the bullshit pushed by mass media. Regarding…

Growing up in Orange County, California, my parents must have taken me to Disneyland at least two or three times a year. I loved the hell out of the submarine…

The Montagnards are the Kurds of SE Asia: Vietnam’s Tribal Injustice I take that back. The Kurds have a home base and the means to defend themselves to some degree.…