Hello all.
I'm back in Taipei and pretty happy about it. I'm exhausted. Yesterday was great hiking in Toroko - which is incredibly beautiful. It's a shame you can't get permits - which I intend to complain about (which will do no good at all of course) on the forums. However, Taipei is a lot of fun and I'm having a good time buying stuff for the kids. I saw a few sights today, but I'm going to concentrate on getting through the books I bought yesterday. It's tough to find books in English - so you have to take what you can get.
I've read a lot of the book I bought at the Buddist place. Actually, I was expecting some really meaningful and profound stuff - since the nun is a "dharma master". To be perfectly honest, it appears to be more like a cult of personality. . . Her photo is on nearly every page and everything I read talks about how wonderful and meaningful and helpful this person is. Actually, it kind of makes you gag when you read it. Then, I read the book she wrote - and maybe it is the way it translates to English, but it ain't much of anything. She's the queen of non-sequitors - talking about her heart condition and then saying that's why it's important to be kind to people. It don't follow lady! And, in the preface she says she welcomes comments from "senior Buddists" - meaning if you "don't get it" then you aren't "qualified". That's hogwash. I'm going to throw the book away.
The Republican convention is on at a really inconvient time for me ! I had to sit in my hotel room until about 11 a.m. until it was essentially over. I loved listening to "Loserman" give his speech. At least he didn't challenge anyone to a duel - YET.
I just killed a fly - so I'm no Buddist. The guy sitting next to me doesn't care - so he's not a Buddist either. Have a GREAT day.
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Danny and I have been gone so we're several days behind in your travels. Still need to read a few. Sounds like a great time over there. don't worry about missing the Rep. convention. last night Danny and I both had obligations and got home late. As I drove home, I listened to Mit A-hole Romney speak and when i walked through the door at home, I heard Danny say "i just threw up all over the kitchen floor". He was listening too. You're not missing much. Have fun. alison
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