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In the last few months several well known figures in the literary/movie business passed away (see here ). Louis Cha in particular was a giant known for his set of kung-fu novels, that, according to some well known members of academia, was a pre-requisite for studying any of the hard sciences (such as physics). In their honor, since kung-fu novels and movies have been a part of my upbringing (in probably a large proportion of other people in my generation as well), I went in search of a lunch spot with soupy noodles, not quite HK style but similar, and definitely with an older, more traditional Asian decor and flair. By the way, the yearly Golden Horse Movie Awards are coming 'round, maybe something worth watching ? Addendum : This post was originally written in mid-November of 2018.

Drafted Feb. 1 2018 I've been reading a Chinese language comic book recently that is pretty captivating, titled "80年代事件簿": a whirlwind take of the author's viewpoint of Taiwan's modern history. He's a little older than I am but there are a few items so far that resonate, such as an appreciation for the (in)famous kung-fu icon, Bruce  Lee, with the whirling knunchucks and high flyting kicks firmly etched in mind. How did he keep that awesome physique?! Part of the appeal of the book is that it is a comic. Growing up, while not dyslexic (I think),  I enjoyed the visualizations of comic books with well-drawn ones in many ways conveying and translating the artist's intentions much better than the text. It doesn't need to be state of the art, just get the idea and emotions across; with floorish and captivating storlyine significantly adds to the appeal! Reading this reminded me of my early year interests in cartoons, foreign films and games. I recall w...