The odes, oddities, and O Deities of a world traveler

Did you know: Weight Alteration

Did you know gravity is inversely related to the square of distance? If you want to loose weight, go further from the nearest big thing.
Ode to Calligraphy

Calligraphy is taking something meaningful and making it beautiful. There is a great power in words, and calligraphy takes those words and adds an extra layer of art to them. I find a certain feeling of peace when I look at good calligraphy. I practice Chinese calligraphy as the instruments are familiar to me, but…
Did you know: Giant Grass

bamboo is the fastest growing grass in the world? It can attain 45 feet in a year.
On saying “yes”

One of the consistent realms of people’s disbelief about my life is the number of things that I do. This is because I say “yes” far more often than “no.” I think that this is where one of the major hinge points for 改善 and creating healthy dynamic balance exists, for “no” being a default…
Did you know: Peach Poison

peach pits contain arsenic?
Ode to Pie

Pie is concentrated, sugary goodness. The primary crust compliments the filling as it contains it. For each filling, there is a range of crusts, of which crumbles are probably the best. Graham Cracker crumble is surprisingly more delicious than the crackers on their own while Oreo crusts take pies into a new level of sugar…
Did you know: Papery Death

paper is often treated with cyanide to give it the glossy sheen? This is fine to do. It is just not recommended that you eat a lot of paper, particularly the glossy kind.
Ode to Games

Games are a microcosm. They work within their own system of rules and traditions. They allow you to focus on just one thing at a time. They bring friends and family closer together. They are mostly a positive experience for everyone full of anticipation, laughter, good conversation, thought, and being carefree. In each game there…