Duet No.3

I am still I, and I am being myself.
You are still you, and I love you.

--tsl(063005)

Last Kiss Production

The Last Kiss Production was filming in our campus. On Tuesday, they were at Bascom Hill, on my way from Van Hise Hall to the Humanities Building. There was no way for me to avoid seeing this huge crew and tons of professional equipment since I had to go to meet Doug at Humanities. Well, since Doug was late, I made two round trips there from my office. The production crew was at Memorial Union Terrace yesterday (Wednesday). I was fortunate to go to the office early in the morning; otherwise, they probably would block that particular section at the lakefront which was also on my way to the office. As curious as others at the campus, I was wondering how those campus scenes will turn out in the film. It might be very interesting to see it.

Team Uniform

It’s neat to find our softball team uniform for just five bucks for each at Steve & Barry’s. There are not many left in the store after I seized twelve jerseys. Excellent job!

Team Uniform-- Baseball/Softball Jerseys 1


Team Uniform-- Baseball/Softball Jerseys 2

輕舟難過萬重山_No.1

當喜悅與惆悵交融時，
是怎樣的敘述？

當深淵與重山交疊時，
該如何飛度？

如果
開始質疑當初的恍然大悟，
應何處置身這樣的反覆？

tsl (062405)

How Simple Is Simple

While I am biking to the office this morning, on the trail of memorial union to picnic point by Lake Mendota, I am thinking what makes me feel so comfortable to be here. The answer comes in a few second:

The natural is treated as the natural,
A human is treated as a human,
Then, any other artifact comes with them.

A simple philosophy is appreciable with its depth.

9:00AM, 062305 / Van Hise Hall / Madison, WI

Tenney. Lake Mendota. Summer 2005.

Sunrise 5:17 AM / Sunset 8:39 PM @ Madison, WI

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另一種心痛的感覺

這種心痛是一種使不上力的無可奈何.

前兩天友人寫信來, 輕描了他憂鬱的心情. 這些憂鬱, 其來有自. 以 他本身的學識與財富, 其實大可翹著二郎腿, 躲在空調適中的家中浪漫的聽著淅淅雨聲, 打開DVD, 便不知道那些民間疾苦. 因為探訪貧戶, 他無奈著社會福利的無聲無息與執政當局的不知所為, 他看見了貧戶的樂天知命, 苦中作樂; 尤甚者, 一些女性的, 弱勢的, 人群在艱困的環境裡, 極端不平等的制度中, 搏命! 讀完他的信, 我突然了解到, 憂鬱之所以會傳染, 是因為它是一種精神層面的體會. 我有一點憤怒的告訴自己, 稍有良知者, 稍有感知者, 看到或知道這些景象, 都應憂鬱了… 這憂鬱, 不是自怨自哀與自暴自棄, 而是應起身說正義的話, 做正確的事. 尤其是稍有力量者, 如果已然對握有權勢者失望或絕望, 千萬別跟著失了高貴的靈魂!

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2005.06.18　 中時晚報
陳總統，去看災民吧
彭蕙仙

照陳水扁總統自己說的，今天陳致中完婚，他應該終於可以拚經濟了吧。大家等這一天也真的是等滿久的了。雖然陳總統打算什麼時候開始拚經濟還未知，不過，有一件事他可以先做。

不知道阿扁有沒有注意到，正當他的兒子訂婚、結婚的同時，台灣、特別是中南部正苦於大雨成災，20人罹難、農損超過19億元，許多人家裡淹了超過一個多禮拜的水，生活真的苦不堪言；但是，一位老阿嬤說：「習慣了，不然要按怎？」還有新人乾脆穿著雨衣雨鞋步行涉過及膝的積水完成迎娶，他們沒有拿六輛積架迎娶的王子婚禮來自怨自艾，只說：「這樣結婚，也很難忘啊」。

凡夫俗子的樂天裡也許有分無奈，但是韌性令人動容，這麼可愛的人民正吃著什麼樣的苦頭，陳總統實在應該親自去看看、親身體會人民生活的真實處境，而不是透過媒體的鏡頭、不是從幕僚的報告裡去認識自己的人民；特別是，這些被大水淹過家門的人，其中有很多是阿扁的死忠兼換帖，他們曾經用一票一票，把一個來自鄉下的佃農之子一路送上權力的高峰；但這次中南部作大水，阿扁總統卻一直讓人感覺遙遠，如今他總算忙完了兒子的婚事，應該去看看災民、給人們一些安慰了吧。

當然，作為台灣的政治領導人，陳總統下鄉也不只是看看老朋友而已，若是他願意實地親近災民，肯定可以起一個示範作用，讓大家知道政府真的在意也感同身受這麼大規模的水災所帶來的苦難。

去災區看看泡在水裡的鄉親吧──希望：空軍一號不只是載著皇親國戚豪華下聘，也能載著愛與關懷的總統，與人民相遇豪雨中。
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Ultrasound / Radiology

I was scheduled to have an Ultrasound on my right foot at UW hospital this afternoon. I always like the little chairs and tables which the clinics/hospitals have in the waiting area for children. The Radiology department at UW hospital has the best one that I have ever seen. It has its own space separated from, but next to, the adults’ waiting area. Besides the interior and setting are designed for children with a warm and playful atmosphere, the coolest thing is that the touch-screen computer game machines are right there for kids to freely play. There are four or five machines there, maybe. I was too excited at playing the games to count how many. The machines are compact within the touch-screen monitors. Without keyboard, mouse, or any other devices connect to the machines, my fingertip and the monitor directly communicate to each other. There are various programs for me to choose and play. In about fifteen minutes of my waiting time, I explored tennis, golf, air hockey. While I was going to try the fourth game, my name was called. The doctor’s assistant came to children’s room to catch me. Okay, I am the only adult there with 2-3 kids. We enjoyed ourselves. :P

The doctor pressed my foot very hard during the examination to get clear pictures of what is in my foot. The doctor’s initial impression is that it is not the typical Morton’s he has seen. He will give the whole report to Dr. Richard Lange. I will be contacted after they discuss and find out what the problem is and what the treatment should be.

Two weeks ago, Dr. Lange told me that he thinks the past six injections from Dr. Merckx might damaged the tissues. Ultrasound is the way to find if I really have Morton’s Neuroma. The MRI test that I had two years ago seems not the best method to diagnose the Morton's Neuroma, according to Dr. Lange. If it’s not Morton’s neuroma, what it is? I don’t know now if I should be released or nervous?

二月晨雪_O’Sheridan/Madison

靄靄之恬靜
是狂舞紛飛後的神閒氣定
樹梢頭
簷樑角
看似沉重 卻也輕奇

這雪白
隨意休憩
各自沉寂

偶爾崩洩飄零
因為輕
也無關生命是否承受得起
任性散落 無聲無息

這迷離
虛渺搖曳
撩影難去

勾引的是我絲絲情緒
綿綿密密
兩頭逕自柔美
莫敢觸及
且待其灘灑一地
轉瞬間
舉手投足竟全是
小心翼翼

原來
萬世流芳
是 拾起
千古浪漫
是 捨棄

--tsl (020004)

New route bike to work_3

Third week, and my bike-to-work activity continues. I eventually am taking both yellow and purple routes everyday. Taking the yellow routes to campus and coming back home via purple routes, I get to see Lake Monona, Lake Mendota, and Monona Bay during my round trips. Those lakes are in different beauties whenever we have the chance to access them, but I think it’s a good idea to randomly pick a day and record what I get to see on the way to work, and home.

Lake Monona - John Nolen Dr. 1


Lake Monona - John Nolen Dr. 2


Lake Monona - John Nolen Dr. 3


Lake Monona - John Nolen Dr. 4


Lake Monona - John Nolen Dr. 5


Lake Mendota - Memorial Union Terrace 1


Lake Mendota - Memorial Union Terrace 2


Lake Mendota - Memorial Union Terrace 3


Where my bike was parked 1


Where my bike was parked 2


Lake Mendota_from where my bike was parked 1


Lake Mendota_from where my bike was parked 2


Memorial Union Terrace 1


Memorial Union Terrace 2


Memorial Union Terrace 3


Memorial Union Terrace 4


Memorial Union Terrace 5


Memorial Union Terrace 6


Memorial Union Terrace 7


Memorial Union Terrace 8


South/West shore Dr. 1


South/West shore Dr. 2

Komen Madison Race for the Cure

Saturday, June 4th, 2005, Komen Madison Race for the Cure holds “Tie a Ribbon Campaign” and “5K Race” in our neighborhood (Map 1). These events aim to help increase breast cancer awareness. In order to participate in the events, I received the ribbon and the postcard two weeks ago, and I kept remind myself not to forget to show my enthusiasm this year.

I was surprised to find that I even didn’t know how to tie a ribbon! I meant a beautiful one. After many try outs, I was finally able to fasten it on my front door huge maple tree. “Not bad,” I encouraged myself.

The race started at 8:00AM from Quann Park/Coliseum area. The runners started to pass by my house about 8:20AM. It’s nice to see those energetic runners.

The map of 5K Race


Ribbon & Postcard


The ribbon on the maple tree


Runners are coming...

LSS Staff Retreat

Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Pyle Center (Room 205)

All LSS staff was out all day for our annual retreat. Lead by Read, our meeting essentially reviewed our mission and vision, then worked through some issues that for which we’d like to direction. From reviewing the university mission and college mission, we asked ourselves “why we exist,” “what the role we individuals play in the system,” and “what are our patrons need?” We came out many ideas and lists about things we should (or should not) do and we could (or could not) do. A big picture was drawn to show a clear direction for us to know what to do and where to go.

Our agenda includes two parts: 1) Vision/Assessment, and 2) Priorities/Plans/Actions. Each part has six sessions. In the first part, we established theoretical frameworks for what we do or will do, and evaluate our efforts. On the second session, we examined more closely the details in terms of what we need to be doing to better meet the mission/vision.

I handfully gained because what I absorbed were not merely the ideas and thoughts that everyone contributed, but much more from experiencing the whole processes that a good leadership should be. Read is a big guy I look up to. He talked about his philosophy in serving as the director of LSS: 1) he thinks the most important thing we can provide is “service”, 2) he holds high expectation on our individuals’ “profession”, 3) he pays attention to our working relationship. (Ideas are welcome, but you need to be persistent!) He trusts and provides the environment for us to try everything out, and 4) he encourages us that we all need to believe what we are doing (by asking why we are doing it, why it is important, and then believe what we are doing).

I am one of the committee in serving LSS 50^th Anniversary with Sara and Doug. Tons of cool ideas are on a roll.