Category: From the Mind of Brian

  • Change you can’t text me about

    As an American citizen, you may wonder what you can have that the President cannot. Some think it’s the freedom to move in society without the attention of every world reporter, others think it’s being free of the pressure to properly manage our republic … unless you’re a Bilderberger. No one expected that the President…

  • Election: Coroner Politics?

    Yes, I voted this morning. I’m debating writing my pre-results discussion of what I think of each major party … or, in reality, why I disagree with all of them on serious levels and feel unhappy about the outcome no matter who wins. Until I make that post, I’d like to talk about an elected…

  • Taipei: Weekend Update (part 2 of 2)

    When we last left our free range engineer, he was traveling in the urban landscape of Taipei … enjoying street side meals, local bars and late evenings with his co-worker’s friends. This brings us to Saturday morning, where Brian will rise to meet a sunny day in Taiwan and explore the wonders of the city.…

  • In case of a water landing

    Here’s an easy way to tell when you’ve been doing too much video editing … I was genuinely impressed with the production value of the latest Delta Airline flight safety video. Yes, seriously. It’s very good.

  • Taiwan: Weekend Update (Part 1 of 2)

    Despite missing some tourist opportunities over the weekend, I did manage to have an active social life in Taipei thanks to a co-worker with local knowledge.

  • Aerophish

    Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if The Grateful Dead were a cover band playing in Taiwanese bars. I found out Sunday night in Taipei.