October in Taipei brings cooler days perfect for outdoor moments. A friendly Ubike worker offers help and smiles, a building attendant keeps his space tidy, and locals gather for the community bus—small gestures reflecting the beauty of ordinary days.
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The number 3 green bus dropped me off directly in front of this little family restaurant. It was raining heavily and I didn’t have time to fix breakfast… my choice was fix breakfast or miss the bus… chose the bus… so, what a pleasant surprise to find this little restaurant directly in front of me,
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Pallavi Saxena’s “Bloom Beyond Borders” exhibition at the Red Room highlights cross-cultural sharing through floral designs and limited floral editions. The art, representing a journey from India to Taiwan, incorporates recycled cardboard and local fabrics. A standout piece features a heart-shaped cardboard figure among flowers, symbolizing Pallavi’s creative process and her two-year artistic experiment.
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A neighbor, on her pre-dawn daily morning walk, did a double take when she saw me out on my balcony hanging up a freshly laundered load of wash. “Sue, it’s going to rain today,” she reminded kindly me. “Thank you,” I responded, “I going to let them begin to dry during those moments when the
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I am honored to share that I’ve recently been nominated to the board of Indigenous Bridges, an association that holds a special place in my heart. Indigenous Bridges is deeply committed to building connections between Indigenous communities and the wider world, creating spaces where voices can be heard, cultures can be celebrated, and rights can
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The section titled “On My Way” will encompass brief reflections and moments that occur during my journey through life. It will capture fleeting wonder, spontaneous snapshots, and all the things I hold dear and wish to share
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The warmth of springtime offers a perfect excuse to be outdoors. In fact, sometimes the pull of wanting to be outdoors is just too much. It was for the three of us. Texting and calling in ‘well’ to our various workplaces, we met up bright and early the next morning, so as to get a
Dreams can come true, especially dreams built upon sustainability and true grit. For Gordon Tsai, an important motivating factor for establishing his ‘Dream Community’ stemmed from a vision. This vision was to create a neighborhood community where art and creativity would be a daily part of the lives of its residents. It would also be based on human, social, economic and environmental programs, initiatives and actions for sustaining the ‘Dream Community’.
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The Qing Ming festival’s origin is credited to Tang dynasty Emperor Xuanzong, (713-756 CE). The name “Qing Ming ” literally means “clear brightness”, a time when spring has arrived and there is a feeling of new growth and rejuvenation among people.
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Astoria’s unique history makes it remarkable from other coffee shops in Taipei. The history of Astoria could be traced back to 1920s when the owner Mr. Chien founded Astoria with other three Belarusian. It was at that time the first bakery shop along with the coffee shop that was established the next year in that
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