portishead in the hmh

April 9th, 2008

Away from Amsterdam, I sometimes have to miss things I deeply regret. Portishead finally touring again after a decade and playing in Amsterdam’s Heineken Music Hall and having to miss them is such an experience. I do fondly remember Beth Gibbons’ concert in the Melkweg a couple of years ago – and it is probably still the best live performance I have been so far.

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book and sword : gratitude and revenge

is the first novel written by Jin Yong. The protagonist is Chan Ka Lok, who is the leader of the Red Flower Society. The book title refers to Ka Lok being famous for being well-versed in culture and martial arts, but also for having to make a difficult ethical decision. My father named me and my brother after him.

The subtitle is from a poem Desiderata