“You are only free when you realize you belong no place – you belong every place – no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great.” ~Dr. Maya Angelou I was 23 years old when I moved to Chicago. It was… Read More
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Mid-Levels Escalator: EXPIRING SOON
Over the years, I’ve developed affections for some pretty odd things in Hong Kong. Things like where the best air-conditioned 7-11’s are located throughout the city (for that much-needed air-con break), or my never-leave-home-without Octopus card (which is as much fun using as a cabin… Read More
A Hong Kong CHRISTMAS… according to PARIS
Last night, while in optimistic spirits, I went to Oliver’s to buy the last remaining items needed for my annual Thanksgiving dinner gathering. And guess what, after hitting seven grocery stores in less than one week, being optimistic, optimistically, paid off! Oliver’s delivered! And.… Read More
ONE THOUSAND DAYS in Hong Kong
Today is BIG. Today is my 3 year anniversary of living in Hong Kong! I’m quite proud of that declaration, because while it may have only taken a few seconds to type, it took 1,095 days to live. By now (if you’re a long time… Read More
HONG KONG: Liberty or Liability / Part 2
DAY: 19
Beijing’s Chilling Message to Hong Kong
DAY: 6
THIS IS NOW: God Bless Hong Kong
DAY: 2
HONG KONG: Liberty or Liability?
It has certainly been an interesting week here in Hong Kong, to say the least. As the world takes notice of tensions rising between Hong Kong and China, I thought I would provide a little snapshot of the history between Hong Kong and China.
Hong Kong Expat Therapy
Dear Hong Kong Expats, Do you get annoyed by… People that barely move outside, in lobbies, corridors or foot bridges, only to break into a run-like-hell dash toward an elevator to hit (several times) the close door button? Or people that have very little regard for… Read More
HONG KONG according to KEN 