December 2007 Archives

Beijing's Hottest Babies in Jars: Natural History Museum

Forget tombs, palaces and monuments: on our last day in Beijing, Pete and I decided to go to the Natural History Museum, a little-known facility from the soviet era which contains a macabre hall of human remains. I was... continue reading this post »

Karen on Test the Nation: Promo Photo

So I'm going to be on Team Bloggers for CBC's Test the Nation in January. A few weeks ago, I went to the Ceeb with some other bloggers and we shot all the promo material. I was the token sassy... continue reading this post »

China's Hottest Scaffolding 2007: Forbidden City, Beijing

I know the Beijing Olympics are coming up in less than a year and everyone's under a lot of pressure to finish cleaning up the city, but it kind of sucks when most of the "cool buildings" at the... continue reading this post »

Lawn Choy

Because, sometimes, even bok choy needs a little R&R. P.S. I am in China right now. This type of thing doesn't happen in North America: at least, not in the civilized parts. I can't comment about what goes on... continue reading this post »

Time Of Your Life

It needs to be said. This world would be a better place today if the song "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" had never been written. That song has ruined montages for everyone. I am looking at you, Seinfeld... continue reading this post »

">Next