Mark strikes with dumplings

The Coppola family (Mark, Lynn and Sarah Grace) and Sharat came to visit us. Mark made chinese dumplings! Angela also made a banana cake for dessert.

Network security class in Phoenix

I was lucky to have a chance attending a network security class in Phoenix. The training center is right next to ASU. I like the way ASU looks in that the campus looks so modern.

Baby's first photo

Lynn did the first checkup for Angela. This is also the first time we saw the baby. Although it's just a sack, we are all very exicited.

Spounge gourds coming

My spounge gourds finally sprout! (or are they watermelon?)

Bobcat hide

This is the place that bobcat laid the other day. See the bird feathers he consumed. :S

bobcat closeup 

Babcat visits my backyard! (or to stay?)

Bobcat in my backyard!! Angela and I were working in our little field in the backyard this afternoon. All of a sudden I spotted a "big cat" sneaking away. I realized later it was a bobcat living in my backyard. I found "his place" under the tree and lots of bird feathers showing its success in hunting. I cleaned up the bush so it can't hide no more. Any comments on how to deal with a bobcat who wants to stay?

Angela's crochet pieces. :) 

The Private Life of Chairman Mao

This is an interesting book discussing the private life of famous Chinese dictator Mao by his private doctor. I can't put this book down after I read the first couple pages. This book changed my views towards the Chinese communist party and its leaders. I hope there is a book talking about Chiang, Kaishak, the leader of Taiwan government, in his late years. The comparsion of these two people would be very interesting. Of course, the books should not be biosed. Here is a link to the English version of this book at Amazon.com.

Pineapple cake

Taiwan dessert: pineapple cake. Angela spent Sunday afternoon making these delicious pineapple cakes. They taste so good that I am not gonna to share. :)

MSN 7.0

MSN 7.0 allows you to "DRAW" a message! Go get yourself a copy!

E-Book

Home-made ebook reading device: use the ATI vedio driver to rotate the display 90 degrees to the left. Here you go! Well, this is not very slick. Someday I am gonna buy a tablet :)

BBQ Rib

BBQ Rib~~~ I am the luckiest man in the world!! Angela used a short-cut way to prepare this BBQ rib in just about 1.5 hours. I am gonna keep it as a secret!! :D

The Da Vinci Code

On Leonardo Da Vinci's birthday (4/15), I finished reading "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown. This is an interesting book especially in its conspiracy theory that the church gain control over people by manipulating the Bible.

noodle soup :D

Asparagus and shrimp noodle soup! SPICY~~

Oriental style dinner

Oriental style dinner: sauteed pea with mushroom, tomato sauce chicken with steamed rice. Yum!!

Amanda's twin babies

Amanda, an old friend from college, send me couple pictures of her 5 months old twin boys. Look! Aren't they lovely? BTW, their names are Weiwei and Kaikai.

Paprika sauce chicken

Dinner Apr 12: Paprika sauce chicken and pasta sided with sauteed corn. :P

Cellphone camera found

Was organizing my Nokia 3650 and found I have accumulated more than 50 pictures over the past 1.5 years (Nov. 20, 03 - Apr. 11, 05). Look at these pictures and some memory are just brought right back!

Portland trip

Portland, Oregon is a beautiful place. Great seafood and dairy. Angela and I stole 2 days playing around portland area.

CHI 2005

Here are some pictures from CHI 2005 conference at Portland, Oragon.

Apricot-glazed pork tenderloin

April 11 dinner: apricot-glazed pork tenderloin sided with Italian rice and lemon butter asparagus. (Lu: sorry for the bad photo, it tastes better than it looks!!)

I will make you an offer that you can't resist...

GodFather, my favorite movie and now is the first English novel I finished reading.

lovely 3 courses dinner/lunch

Angela made this wonderful lunch/dinner !!

Creative soup

This is a creative soup made of potato, pea and bacon. Recipe will follow soon.