Monthly Archives: March 2011

Taiwan’s Coal Mine Museum

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Fran Hart

Saturday may or may not have dawned cold, damp and gray; I didn’t wake up until well past dawn. Regardless, it was cold, damp and gray when I left the hotel at 10 a.m., eager for the day’s adventures. My … Continue reading →

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Innocence

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Fran Hart

“This can’t be happening. None of this is real. This is a dream. I’m going to wake up now.” And I wait, but nothing changes. The rear seat of the police car is uncomfortable; the stench, overpowering. The cuffs pinch … Continue reading →

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Hotel snacks

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Fran Hart

On the first day I arrived at the City Lake Hotel there was a plate on a table with a fresh apple and a banana. I enjoyed both. Every day since I’ve had some form of snack waiting for me … Continue reading →

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Riding the MRT

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Fran Hart

On my last trip to Taipei I completed a rite of passage: successfully navigating Taipei’s mass transit system (the MRT). Thursday I took it up a notch: traveling from Shihlin to Neihu requires not one but two exchanges. Also, this … Continue reading →

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The Taipei Night Market

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Fran Hart

The long hours of work are taking their toll on my ability to keep up with my own adventures. This last week has, for the most part, been spent (from waking to sleeping) in the line of duty. Last night … Continue reading →

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A Road Less Traveled: the Neihu shortcut

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Fran Hart

I’m sure you figured if I wasn’t barfing on this trip you wouldn’t hear about barfing. My last post proved that notion invalid. After another long day of meetings (and time spent catching up on e-mail during the endless discussions … Continue reading →

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Tales (or Tails) of Traveling Fran

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Fran Hart

On my first trip to Taiwan in 1999 I spent most of my time scoping out and making mad dashes to the nearest available restrooms. I saw more porcelain thrones than any other site we elected to see. As part … Continue reading →

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Desire

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Fran Hart

Taylor’s hand stroked the fender with a gentle, loving caress. The car, with sleek lines and curves like a woman’s body, sat low and lean in the showroom. An almost sexual longing stirred within him. This Porsche Carrera GT, so … Continue reading →

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Lent is a time for change

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Fran Hart

I am in the middle of an epic internal conflict, wringing my hands and crying, “What to do? What to do?” Why the drama? My last two Lenten reflections left me looking through the glass darkly, wondering what’s in store … Continue reading →

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Fate

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Fran Hart

“You’ve had ample warning. Are your things in order?” “Yes. No! I….” “What?” “Nothing. It’s just….” “What? It’s time to go.” “Is there another way?” “We’ve done it this way for generations. It’s too late to complain about your lot. … Continue reading →

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