"Interestingly, koi, when put in a fish bowl, will only grow up to three inches. When this same fish is placed in a large tank, it will grow to about nine inches long. In a pond koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi can grow to three feet long. The metaphor is obvious. You are limited by how you see the world."
-- Vince Poscente

Thursday, May 7, 2009

The Mao Case

I have recently read a mystery by Qiu Xiaalong called The Mao Case which was an entertaining and an enlightening look at modern China through the tale of Inspector Chen who recites chinese poetry and Confucious sayings while solving complex and polically sensitive murder cases. A great read for any one with a modicum of interest in modern China, its history, culture and political envirionment. This is a special treat!

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Son Isaac on Camel in Tangiers

Son Isaac on Camel in Tangiers
"Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith."-- Margaret Shepard