C. Buddha's Hasty Musings

Raising a family in Thailand // Documenting Issan food, culture, music, and people

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Exploits

Back in body, if not in mind

This is my state of mind after 3 days of hitting the slopes in Hakuba (quite literally, I’m afraid). It was an awesome trip, overall. Nobody got hurt too badly…

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March 23, 2005
Food, Thai Society/Culture

Mango Season in Thailand

April, May, and June are mango season here. Everybody who grows them at home brings them into the office or to their friends before the fruit gets too ripe. The…

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June 21, 2011
Web

Searching for Robert Johnson

Man thinks he discovers a photo of Robert Johnson and Johnny Shines on ebay. Tragedy ensues as his woman leaves him, his dog dies, and any number of bourbon/scotch/beers ala…

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October 12, 2008
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    Unified Orientation

    June 25, 2018 /

    Via Reddit, the most important protest sign of this generation:

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    chatting with strangers

    August 11, 2009

    Try the Konami Code on Facebook

    September 22, 2009

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    April 4, 2020
  • Food,  Photos

    Smoked Pork Roast

    June 21, 2018 /

    There’s a new butcher shop between my house and work that opened half a year ago. They sell pork only. The quality of meat is better than anywhere else, and the prices are cheaper as well… So I’m in there a couple times a week. Most Thais do not like the well-marbled cuts that I go after, so there are usually a few choice ones in the displays. The staff will also go get whatever you want from the back, if it’s not on display. I asked them about a whole pig last week, and they gave me a number to call… I’m toying with the idea of a barbecue…

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    Long Fak Bean Stir Fry

    June 28, 2017

    Chicken Braised in Milk

    January 21, 2014

    Underneat this

    May 22, 2008
  • Photos,  Thai Society/Culture

    Exhaustion vs Expiry

    June 18, 2018 /

    We had cool weather during our entire trip back home to Southern California. Coming back to Thailand was like waking up every day in a slow cooker. During the hot days, many cats just lay down on their backs and enjoy a long siesta until evening. Well, maybe not just cats.

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    Some baby photos

    September 27, 2011

    Dragon Wing

    November 1, 2011

    Daddy holding Max and a big snake

    July 29, 2013
  • Music,  Videos

    Toto Bosendorfer

    June 4, 2018 /

    Making piano tuners cringe since 1828!

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    Last Night of English Camp

    December 16, 2010

    What’s that lullaby?

    August 2, 2016

    Jammin’ solo

    March 20, 2011
  • Food,  Photos,  Thai Society/Culture

    Tam Lao Papayaless Variant

    June 4, 2018 /

    Excellent balance of flavors and clever use of banana leaf on flat plate instead of bowl. Sometimes the classics need a reboot.

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    Paneer Chili at Bombay 101

    August 16, 2023

    Dripping Umami Bomb

    January 3, 2017

    Beef Stew & Garlic Mashed Potatoes (and Garlic Bomb Bread)

    June 17, 2014
  • Exploits,  Food,  Photos

    Let’s play a game…

    May 22, 2018 /

    Its called the Three Dollar or Less Beer Bonanza (Eastern European Edition): How many of these beers do you know? How many can you try while packing suitcases last minute?

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    Happy New Year 2014

    January 7, 2014

    Max, Into the Arms of America

    March 27, 2019

    Koh Kood diving spot

    May 9, 2012
  • Exploits,  Oh, baby!,  Photos

    Crystal Cove, CA

    May 11, 2018 /

    Even in the land of endless beaches, this is a special one.

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    Korat Street Art

    May 5, 2013

    Burger King and Heinie, Khao San Road

    July 9, 2011

    A walk on the riverbed

    April 17, 2005
  • Cars,  Photos

    GOT Tacoma?

    May 9, 2018 /

    Mad props to this guy… Dickon mos def. As a side note, these retro color scheme (yellow on black) license plates in CA are super popular, but seem strange to me when put on new cars.

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    Kujira Weather

    December 17, 2017

    Having a truck is nice

    January 22, 2026

    View from a remote Amazon Coffee

    February 13, 2014
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    Mytrip.com travel agency review

    May 8, 2018 /

    According to their customer support, mytrip.com will not automatically sit your family together UNLESS you specify it at time of purchase and pay extra for it. They repeated more than once that this is specified in their terms and conditions, in reply to my multiple requests to not have my kids sit next to strangers (again). Hopefully, this is enough to let you know what kind of operation they are running. I do not wish for anyone to click on the links below, but am including them for indexing purposes: https://twitter.com/mytrip_com https://www.facebook.com/mytrip.com.official/ https://plus.google.com/+MytripTravel https://www.mytrip.com flights@mytrip.com Yes, I am aware that the airline is in charge of final seating decisions. The…

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    Memories of Hotmail

    August 31, 2004

    Nanaca Crash

    March 31, 2005

    The Pedantic Culinary

    September 6, 2005
  • Cars,  Photos

    PCH Glory

    May 7, 2018 /

    What I wouldn’t do to bring the Crown here someday… My brother in law bought a cherry ’64 GTO convertible with a nice crate V8, perfect inside and out, and all I could think was… I miss my Crown.

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    One of these is not like the others…

    January 9, 2020

    Fiat and Fowl

    November 1, 2023

    Citroen AX and BX

    November 2, 2013
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