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Author Archives: mark maples
Sing with the Mayor!
Kind of. As a Fulbrighter in Kaohsiung, the Kaohsiung International Education Resource Center (Bureau of Education) foots half of my paycheck. So, sometimes we get an email from them asking us to participate in certain bureau events, but without really … Continue reading
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Hot Pot
A pretty common question I get whenever I have a mildly in-depth conversation with Taiwanese acquaintances is, “so, what’s your favorite food here?” Well, let me tell you, it’s hot pot. Hot pot, legend has it, was invented by the Mongol hordes … Continue reading
National Day
10/10/10 is a pretty auspicious day. So, since this year’s national day happens to be a trifecta date force, there was a huge party put on by the government. The date itself is pretty cool, but 10/10 happens to also … Continue reading
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So Convenient
One thing that’s been making it difficult for me to get in a lot of cooking or learn many new recipes is the convenience of eating out in Taiwan. Eating out is so convenient, that a majority of the Taiwanese … Continue reading
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I survived the typhoon （and the hospital）
It all started on my birthday. I had a terrific birthday dim-sum lunch that my co-teachers Winnie and Sunny took me out to and I thought I just ate too much, which I did. After lunch, we all headed over … Continue reading
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A Message from God
God laughed at me, then gave me a message. An obvious difference between the States and Taiwan is the presence of temples. Temples in Taiwan come in all shapes and sizes and are often ridiculously ornate. These temples tend to … Continue reading
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I love baseball
Well, that’s not technically true, I enjoy baseball back home, but it’s far from my favorite sport. Mostly, I watch Mariners games with Grandma, but I’m not a follower. But, after going to a short Taiwanese professional game this past … Continue reading
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Ma Po Tofu
Howdy, This week has been pretty busy, as with every week so far. As Fulbrighters, we are in the mutual selection process, in which we are grading possible elementary schools that we would be teaching at, while the local Taiwanese … Continue reading
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Family Dinner
First family dinner / group potluck, I made Taro Seafood
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Made It
First week in Kaohsiung
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