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First off, I’m not going to reveal any plot points in this movie. See and judge the movie for yourself; don’t rely on the critics to make decisions for you. I enjoyed the film. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones is a worthy addition to the Star…

The 31st Annual Stanford Powwow was held this past Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-12, 2002, at Stanford University’s Eucalyptus Grove on the corner of Galvez and Campus Drive. The Stanford Powwow was sponsored by the Stanford American Indian Organization. In my nine years in the Bay Area, I’ve never been…

Stanford Taiko is holding SPRING CONCERT “x”, their tenth annual performance, this evening at Dinkelspiel Auditorium at Stanford. I went to their dress rehearsal last night to photograph the event, since cameras will not be allowed at the performance. I remember Stanford Taiko used to practice in the A3C Ballroom…

This evening, I went bowling with Dardy, Mike, Rita, and their gang of friends at the Cambrian Bowl in San Jose. I don’t remember all of their names, but I do recall Jimmy, Dan, John, Nelson, Geoff, Grace, Paul, and Walter (anyone else that I’ve missed?). Though they’ve been bowling…

Steven Kam celebrated his 27th birthday today. We surprised him at his favorite hangout, Lucy’s Teahouse in Mountain View, following his stint as substitute instructor at Stanford Wushu class (the normal instructors were on vacation or playing hooky!). Felicia organized the party, which featured his friends from college, work, and…

This past Saturday, award-winning violinist Bin Huang performed Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 with the Palo Alto Philharmonic. Yesterday, she accompanied Eric to Stanford University to make photographs for her upcoming CD. I went along for the ride, documenting the portrait session on a very chilly Monday…

Last summer there was an invasion of wasps when a queen decided to set up her nest in the eaves at my place. I rarely ventured out to the balcony until they left when Old Man Winter arrived in the Bay Area. A few weeks ago, I noticed the appearance…

Rae, May, Salim, and Cathy went to The King’s Head Pub and Restaurant in Campbell for dinner tonight. On Tuesday and Sunday evenings, the restaurant holds the Pub Quiz for the dinner guests. There are three rounds to the game. The game master poses about 20 questions in each round.…