Fear Fatigue: When People Just Aren’t Afraid, Anymore
The allegory is timeless because it's packed with lessons about the human condition. What motivated the boy? What motivated the villagers? What's in play and, what, eventually, gets undone?
Archives for April 2021
Songkran 2021 – Isaan Village Style
I just came to visit. Sure, I knew Songkran was going on, but I also knew that it was suspended by government policy last year, with alcohol bans and curfews. By that time, about 30 people had died of this mystery, in a country of 70 million.
The GoPro Hero 9 Black Is Just Crazy
I don't care to elaborate on the things that made the 1st gen too much to work with, for me. Doesn't matter. That was 9 years ago. I'm here to tell you about the latest and greatest. The new GoPro Hero 9 Black is a revolution by comparison.
Une Petite Balade En Moto à La Baguette Magique
C’est-à-dire: A little motorcycle ride to Magic Baguette.
As the video explains, one of my favorite little places, a nice French cafe and bakery right here in Rawai, Phuket, Thailand. One of the few places open early, like 7am. Mostly, all is dead prior to 10am.
And in addition to the fine bakery and deli items dans le moyen français, they serve up various menu items.
So, for sure, there are expats who really immerse in local culture and food exclusively. I have the home village for that. Otherwise, I exercise a far more eclectic approach to expat living and that includes Farang food, style, taste, texture, and presentation. Well done, here.
So here’s the short and slow video dive along the Rawai, Phuket, beachfront to get there.
Doing Everything My Way Because Social Media is Become Social Cancer
That experiment is a failure. I started blogging in 2003, right here. Blogs were a mainstay of how smart, independent, unindoctrinated people got eclectically informed and educated, for a decent 10-year run. It was simply assumed that the writer or creator owned their own content and your option was to either take it in, or…
I Support Mandatory Vacations For Everyone, Passport Required
I laughed my ass off through this entire Paul Joseph Watson video.