Monthly Archives: February 2016

2016’s Forum Pipes

The German-based Forum of which I am a member has been issuing it’s own pipes since 2010, and I have been collecting them. Picture above shows this year’s pipes, again hand-crafted by Danish pipe carver of great renown, Poul Winslow.

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A Seediq Cigarillo Holder

This interesting-looking bamboo cigarillo holder is made by a member of the Seediq, a Taiwanese aboriginal people who live primarily in Nantou County and Hualien County of Taiwan. They were officially recognized as Taiwan’s 14th indigenous group in 2008. This … Continue reading

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So Far This is the Oldest I’ve Ever Been

A moderately-popular TV actor who left for Hong Kong and China years ago was written up in the press recently. He’s back for a short-term acting stint and to see his son off to National Service. He has white hair … Continue reading

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