Tag Archives: Resident Alien

Just walking my pony, officer

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Will Moss

Imagethief has been watching with come concern the Beijing city government’s drive tocrack down on “stray dogs”. In the expansive interpretation of the authorities this means any unlicensed dog, any dog that contravenes the city’s 35cm height limit, or any … Continue reading →

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Adventures in mucilage

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Will Moss

Every now and then, just when I think I’ve got this living in China thing totally handled, something spins out of control in a way that reminds me to maintain a little humility. On Friday that moment came when I … Continue reading →

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The kid

Posted on August 20, 2006 by Will Moss

The kid had staked out a patch of sidewalk and was working the steady stream of locals and foreigners passing through. The limits of his territory were the entrance to a restaurant popular with foreigners and that of a convenience … Continue reading →

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Infernalture

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Will Moss

Apartment prices are down and my lease is up, so Imagethief has been looking for a new, larger apartment to accommodate himself, Mrs. Imagethief, two whiny cats and the various junk that has accumulated in the past two years. I … Continue reading →

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The trouble with English teachers

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Will Moss

AP ran an interesting article (via Peking Duck and Paper Tiger) on the perils of being an English teacher in China. I found it a fascinating read both because it strengthened my own reservations about the seedy Chinese black market … Continue reading →

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Escalation

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Will Moss

Getting from point A to point B in Beijing, assuming point A and B aren’t right next to each other, is one of the daily adventures that makes life here so interesting. Aside from a certain hyper-linear approach to walking … Continue reading →

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Imagethief and the hell of yurts – video companion

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Will Moss

Note: This video was originally presented as the companion to a long, written travelogue that is no longer posted. I reposted the video when I restored my archives because it’s much more fun than the long-winded written version. -WM It’s … Continue reading →

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A week in the life of a China flack

Posted on June 29, 2006 by Will Moss

Imagethief has recently had several e-mails from young foreigners in China who are interested in embarking upon a career in PR here. Why these students should choose such a career as opposed to, say, enlisting in the Navy as a … Continue reading →

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Coffee, tea or bleeding ears?

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Will Moss

With the exception of the Americans, who are in a league of their own for depersonalized airborne misery, the Chinese have done more than any other civilization to make flying as much like riding a bus as possible. Today’s flight, … Continue reading →

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By chopstick to the moon

Posted on March 22, 2006 by Will Moss

Imagethief was interested to read in today’s China Daily that China’s government is slapping a consumption tax on several items, including disposable chopsticks and luxury yachts. I think this is just and wise, and should be done. The reason why  … Continue reading →

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