“Yes and…” Anyone who has ever done improv before is familiar with this word combination. It is the holy godfather, the foundation of what excellent improv scenes are built upon, the keys to the kingdom, back to the beginning when “God created the Heaven and Earth.” These two words are so simple…

Behind the Tombstone 2017, Alone in the cemetery. The thoughts of a story whirling in my mind… I can hear the sound of lonesome insects whizzing and chirping in the hot Spring air. Away from the hordes and crowds, it seems as if they are a chanting chorus for the dead. I look…

Swollen hand of baby, Needle full of blood, Pierce the flesh, make it raw, pull the scab and watch it flow, Do not, oh pray DO NOT touch the bump that springs forth from your mark! ’Tis the goddamn mosquito that vexes me so. You siphon my essential fuel, You…

“Are you a gourmet or do you have a culinary column?” Mr. Wu asks me as we end our conversation. “No,” I respond. “I just really like donuts.” — I first noticed our local donut shop when we viewed the apartment we moved into in October of 2021. I wanted to check out the neighborhood and see what sort of local eateries or sites there were around the corner. Being an American, my nose tuned into the steamy fragrance…

I’m watching the computer screen in front of me as I enjoy a glass of red wine and a bowl of hot pot. It’s my first time to have hot pot in our company’s office, and I have to say I feel a bit elitist sitting at what is usually…

There are two words in the English language that form together to create a convenient phrase which seems to call out to us once we enter the world of adulthood. Taken separately, they are perfectly innocuous. When combined, we treat them as a panacea to avoid all unwanted invitations. This…

This is the 8th installment in a series that reimagines tales from Greek mythology. This piece follows The Ferryman. Here we find Zeus and Demeter in a tense flight through the sky after learning of Persephone’s abduction by Hades. — Demeter felt the wind rushing through her hair as she soared through the sky. Physically, this was an effortless journey for her. She was not the one flying. That task lay to Zeus.

During the second half of the 2021 business year, Pershing Technology Services Corporation (PTSC) has put forth a greater focus on building up the company’s culture. The continued effort toward creating a more solid foundation of company culture stems from 2020 after PTSC officially changed its name as part of the rebranding process. Below, we will highlight some of PTSC’s activities, workshops, and projects related to this process, illustrating the management’s commitment to a more future-oriented company with a “people first” attitude.

One of the things that I enjoy the most about non-Covid-restriction Taipei is the feeling of discovery and community I get from visiting the outdoor farmers’ markets, specifically the one that happens nearby the Taipei Expo Park every weekend. In addition to the the weekly Farmers’ Market, there are often…