"As a West Coast resident who eats a lot of Asian food, it's hard for me to imagine that there was ever a time when chili peppers weren't important ingredients in India, Southeast Asia, parts of China, etc. But you're right: Just a few centuries ago,…"
"I feel deeply sorry to my parents, especially my mother, for haven chosen a place half way around the world as my home. I also stay in touch with my family through smartphone apps like skype and kakaotalk. But I don't have homesickness. My parents…"
"I am glad M'sia left a lasting impression for you. I love the way we are transforming actually while retaining heritage and culture. Hope you come back for more visits. :)"
"I know what you mean about the dislocated feeling you have when you visit a place without having prepared for the trip. Your observations of South Africa are unusually honest, too. I will make one comment here that is not about South Africa, but…"
"Very provocative piece. Unfortunately it's not just the US or South Africa; the history of humanity is the history of one tribe conquering another, and often cloaking the conquest in religion or patriotism to justify the ends."
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