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I'm always impressed by the service in Taiwan. I just switched mobile carriers, and the guy at the new telecom got on his scooter and drove to the old telecom to handle all the paperwork. #Taiwan

Gotta admit I had my doubts. But funky Jamaican rum works well in a safe harbor. Didn't even need lemon with this one. #Cocktail #Cocktails #Rum

What's the best thing to have on a typhoon day? Why, a safe harbor, of course. Cheers! #TyphoonChampi #Taiwan

Just gonna leave this here. #TheJoysOfTeaching

Nice to see that Matchbox Twenty still has it. Other good songs from the '90s I still listen to: November Rain - G 'n' R Let Her Cry - Hootie et al. Smooth - Santana Insensitive - Jann Arden Angel - Sarah McLachlan Because You Loved Me - Céline Dion youtu.be/4CZem0V1XhA?...

Looks like I have a fan. #TheJoysOfTeaching

Tubbs with a black leather jacket and Crockett with a black T-shirt is not exactly giving off an '80s Miami Vice vibe. #MiamiVice #MiamiVice85 #MV85

Genuine bull horn, so no static.

Very nice interview by Dua Lipa with Kazuo Ishiguro: youtu.be/G1aZ1AuHGzA?... #Books #KazuoIshiguro #KlaraAndTheSun #DuaLipa

I said I liked it. I didn’t say it was good. Post yours!

Nobody expects a comedy show to hit this hard on such a monumental topic. Even if you're sick of hearing about AI, this one interview with a whistleblower will bring some clarity and possibly some direction. youtu.be/lnLDjXy2kRA?... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Dear men's fashion brands, S-M-L sizing is broken. Two men of the same height can have either slim or muscular physiques, necessitating different chest and sleeve widths. Please fix this. I'll pay a premium for a shirt that fits well, but not for one that doesn't. #MensFashion

Sun Moon Lake #Taiwan

Happy Teachers' Day to all who celebrate! #TeachersDay

Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for moon cakes. This is a non-Taiwanese one. It lacks the salted egg yolk and flaky pastry of the typical ones here. This one is mung-bean paste and pretty darn good. I much prefer these. #Taiwan #MidAutumnFestival #MoonFestival

Freshly husked coconut water pulled from the freezer on a hot day FTW!

ME: Be careful. My wife runs across the street. A scooter slams on its brakes. ME: What did I say? MY WIFE: You said, "Be careful." 🙄 Hearing and listening are two different things.

I just tried an apple juice + espresso cafetail. It tasted a little like beer. #Coffee

NOOOO!!! 😭 Our favorite brunch place in Taipei (Supranormal) is going to close because rent has become too high (some places in that area even jumping 4x.) They have good coffee & amazing pastries, especially their egg tarts. A pox upon all greedy landlords! #Taipei

My grandmother has finally got new dentures. I guess she has convinced herself she's going to be around long enough still to make use of them. She turns 103 on the 28th.

Itchy Boots has nerves of steel and stones the size of motorcycle engines. #ItchyBoots youtu.be/E38Us0sUSi0?...

Y Lee @YLee For a more expanded view on the 2025 PISA rankings, this shows the top countries (Science, Math, Reading): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program... Other countries of note are Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Estonia, and the UK. (Taiwan has to be listed as Chinese Taipei.) #Taiwan

One of the things that makes teaching in Taiwan enjoyable is the society-wide focus on education. Here's how they did in the 2025 PISA: www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6436417 #Taiwan

Apparently, Red Wings are supposed to be slightly unpleasant to break in. I'll let you know in a couple of weeks (months?). 😁 #RedWing #RedWing9111

I'm teaching a few hours a month this semester at the school where my wife works. She asked her students last night which one of us they thought looked older. Let's just say she was not impressed with their answer. 😁

Our favorite beef noodle soup restaurant had a major fire last year. They've now reopened! #Taiwan #Taichung #BeefNoodleSoup

I bought this coffee grinder (1Zpresso J-Ultra) a few months ago. I've used it exclusively for single shots on my La Pavoni espresso machine, and it has done a remarkable job. Highly recommended! 👍 #Coffee #Espresso #1Zpresso #LaPavoni

What's the first historic event that you remember? ⬇️ The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. But I have vague memories of various conflicts in the Middle East, too. I don't know if those were from before or after.

Some interesting synopses on this list of upcoming books. www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int... #Books

Saying hello to Lithuania from Taiwan! 👋 #Lithuania

Follow up to the coriander-scented pen. How does a stinky-tofu-scented pen sound? 😁 #Taiwan

WTAF? A coriander-scented pen? Basil, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, passion fruit iced tea, milk tea, and black tea, too? www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6420768 #Taiwan #Stationery #PenAddict

I had leftover pizza and a cappuccino for breakfast. Please tell me that's how they do it in Italy. #Italy

Buried in The Guardian article in my last post was a link to a website called Worse On Purpose. It has a Brand Ledger where they, among other things, list companies that are still making good-quality items. It's worth checking out: www.worseonpurpose.com #PayMoreBuyLess

I'm trying to buy most of my clothes (and other things) made in Japan. Europe is good, too, but less available to me. It costs more, but the quality is still there. Here's a very good article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #PayMoreBuyLess

Name: Wiley Age: middle Zodiac: n/a Bday: July Fav musical artists: Garth Brooks, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, George Strait, G 'n' R, Roxette, Celine Dion, Dua Lipa Country: 🇨🇦Canada🫎, 🇹🇼Taiwan🧋 Fav colour: Platinum Carbon Black, Sailor Seiboku, Taccia Kurocha Fav season: fall

I've posted about the (Spiced) Four W Daiquiri before, but that was with Foursquare Spiced rum. Very different flavor from this Cargo Cult (heavy vanilla), but both are good. The secret? Go heavy on the maple syrup to offset the grapefruit.🍹😊 www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/re... #Rum #Cocktails

I actually half agree with her, but I half disagree, too. The Odyssey was too rushed and needed 4-5 hours, maybe even two parts à la Dune. But to say there's nothing convincing about it is to misunderstand the medium. #TheOdyssey www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ju...

Just saw #TheOdyssey. Decent, but it was more The Dark Knight Rises than it was Oppenheimer. Pros: - the acting - practical effects - the sheer scale of it (go see it while it's in theaters) Cons: - too rushed - sound editing (typical Nolan) See the ALT text for more.

Your periodic reminder that Japanese snacks are next level (unless they have dried fish in them 😁). #Japan #JapaneseSnacks

If you're not making your daiquiris with funky Jamaican rum, you've been wasting good booze. Shame on you. 😞 That Mezan Trinidad 2009 is surprisingly good. A bit mild on flavor (not ABV), but good. I reserve judgement on the Cargo Cult until I've mixed more with it. #Rum

One thing I love about the ice-drip and cold-brewed coffee in Taiwan is the fruity, fermented flavor it has. It's almost like wine. #Coffee #Taiwan

TGIF, everyone! And TGTIATD! What is TGTIATD, you ask? Thank God tomorrow is a typhoon day. 😁 (Yes, I work Saturdays.) Stay safe, everyone! #TyphoonBavi #Taiwan #Beer

I kid you not, it's sunny and raining right now. #Taiwan

What do you do when it's brutally hot and humid out? Why, go for mango ice, of course. #Taiwan

Well, now this is an unexpected delight. Not only do I get to go home during daylight hours Mon, Wed, and Fri during summer vacation, but I also have a 4-hour lunch break every Fri and no classes on Tue in July. Whatever will I do with a whole day off? 🤔 #ItsTheLittleThings

Share an '80s movie you will always love

Taiwan has a bumper crop of mango this year. We've been gorging on them almost every day. Cheap and plentiful in the traditional markets, and they're even being exported to France and the UK. #Taiwan #Mango #Mangoes