Category: Hot Takes

Opinions about what is going on in Hong Kong and around the world

Wearing A Mask

Published February 16, 2020 by dallasksanders

I don’t wear a mask all the time. They are uncomfortable. They steam up my glasses making it hard to see. They make my mouth…

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Delivery Waste in Hong Kong

Published December 14, 2018 by justaguyinhk

Delivery Waste in Hong Kong

Hong Kong should look to Korea as a way to help curb the amount of plastic being produced by takeaway food and deliveries.

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Hong Kong Broken But Still Got To Work

Published September 17, 2018 by dallasksanders

Hong Kong Broken But Still Got To Work

Typhoon Mangkhut was the worst storm in Hong Kong history but people still needed to try to get to work.

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Kitchen Confidential – Book Review

Published July 7, 2018 by dallasksanders

Kitchen Confidential – Book Review

I read it because he passed but what it triggered was a lot of memories working as a dishwasher in a seafoodish restaurant called Red Lobster.

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Nothing To Envy: Real Lives in North Korea – Book Review

Published June 20, 2018 by dallasksanders

Nothing To Envy: Real Lives in North Korea – Book Review

Nothing To Envy: Real Lives In North Korea by Barbara Demick is a book about life, love, hunger, and escape.

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Taipo Market

Published June 24, 2017 by dallasksanders

Taipo Market

The older part of Taipo Market is an eclectic mix of vegetable stands and butchers

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Not a Shield, but a Weapon by Pio Abad — A Review

Published March 30, 2017 by dallasksanders

Not a Shield, but a Weapon by Pio Abad — A Review

Not a Shield, but a Weapon By Pio Abad is an art piece combining art and politics and of course Margaret Thatcher.

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Mini Bus Signs

Published February 27, 2017 by dallasksanders

Mini Bus Signs

Mini bus sign store in Ya Ma Tai

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Learning To Take Better Photos

Published February 26, 2017 by dallasksanders

Learning To Take Better Photos

I am trying to be better at my photography through taking the camera off of auto. It was my first attempt.

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Hong Kong Farris Wheel

Published January 20, 2017 by dallasksanders

It’s expensive. It’s pointless. It’s a rip off of London, Singapore and a few other places. It’s meant to be temporary but I don’t mind…

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A Beautiful Version Of A Beautiful Song

Published November 13, 2016 by dallasksanders

A Beautiful Version Of A Beautiful Song

A beautiful rendition of Hallelujah by Saturday Night Live in the first show since the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States.

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Leonard Cohen – Rest in Peace

Published November 11, 2016 by dallasksanders

Leonard Cohen – Rest in Peace

The Only Poem This is the only poem I can read I am the only one can write it I didn’t kill myself when things…

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Almost Missed The Hip

Published August 22, 2016 by dallasksanders

Almost Missed The Hip

The Tragically Hip’s final concert in their hometown of Kingston Ontario. It is a concert I almost missed but thanks to the CBC, I was able to catch it here in Hong Kong.

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Elora Brewing Company

Published July 25, 2016 by dallasksanders

Elora Brewing Company

The Elora Brewing Company is trendy, nice and bright with the big windows in the front. The feeling is cool and relaxing.

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Back To Korea

Published March 31, 2016 by justaguyinhk

Back To Korea

I lived in Korea for almost 7 years. It was an amazing time and learned so much. Every time I go back it is wonderful to see how much the country has changed but also how much I have changed.

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