Monthly Archives: June 2010

NYC Art Appreciation 101

June 8, 2010 – 7:31 am

A savvy news reporter interviewed Andy Warhol in the 1960s. His questions were posed to embarrass the pop icon. Many art critics considered Warhol a fraud. The journalist thought that he was smarter than Andy and asked, “Really, Mr. Warhol, what do you think about Art?” “I think it is a very good name for […]

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The Cajun Nuclear Option

June 4, 2010 – 6:28 am

The Gulf Oil Spill continues to spew oil a month and a half after the Deepwater Horizon platform exploded 40 miles off the coast of Louisiana. BP has failed to cap the mile-deep gusher and the oil is threatening to smear the entire southern coast of the United States. President Obama has heard thousands of […]

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The Voice of the People

June 2, 2010 – 10:33 pm

Thai people rarely speak to foreigners about the problem of the rich against the poor. They avoid the subject amongst themselves, for any inappropriate comment might be seen as a threat against the status quo. The elite or khon yai don’t appreciate criticism and countless activists, justice seekers, and poor people with a grievance have […]

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Farewell Siam

June 1, 2010 – 10:14 pm

My flight to New York via Tokyo departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport at 8:10 in this morning. Mam woke me at 3:30am. We kissed for several seconds before she pushed away my body. “Go take shower.” Thais like clean. Body odors and dirty clothes are the sign of bad manners. It’s a wonder that they tolerate […]

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