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攝於紐約 . 長島 / This photo was taken in Long Island, New York

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1. Feeling content holding a bag of green apples.

   

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太魯閣記憶之一

飛馳於群山峻嶺中，夕陽劃過山陵線射出了一道耀眼的餘暉。光線與凜冽的山谷交會，將微塵映照出炫目的點點琉璃。

此時能做的只是讓這壯闊的景色在迷茫與瞠目結舌中一一劃過。

最終，我倆停靠在翡翠色的溪流邊，敬畏地望著前方高聳入雲的懸崖。

多年的承諾在今日實現。我倆靜靜望著彼此，相視而笑…….

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招牌菜：熬煮四個多小時的超級無敵軟嫩豬小排：）（寶山）

Enjoying black coffee while reading a good article written by a coffee shop owner. 點了杯黑咖啡，我用最慢的速度拜讀 La Vie cafe 老闆所寫的告別文。 字裡行間中，我不禁折服於他動人的文筆及卓越的英文底蘊。唉！相見恨晚。

以下為全文：
Time to say goodbye (English translation)

2013年2月17日 11:25Time to say goodbye In 1999, we planted an almond tree in the small, yet cozy courtyard. At the time, the tree was only a story tall, and over the next 13 years, it has subtly grown to over four stories tall. The almond tree's lush foliage shades this little alley in Guangfu South Road. It watched as patrons who came to La Vie experienced their own life moments - some fell in love, some married, some started a family - to name a few. It also saw the passing of patrons who were taken away from us at such young ages - leaving sadness in their place. Someone once said, "People come and go every day. Thus, that which we can see, we do not see in the short term. That which we can remember, we occasionally forget." Today, after 13 years, La Vie continues to afford us the enjoyment of a memorable and fulfilling journey. Thus, that which we did not see, we saw. That which we have forgotten, we remembered. Within the confines of La Vie, life’s journey was on full display all along. Like humans, we acknowledge that La Vie was not perfect, but we put forth our greatest efforts. Facing the realities of our industry, we invested our greatest emotions. Reluctantly – on Saturday, March 9, the lights at La Vie will darken. But, perhaps, this is not the end. We will reminisce the the 13 year, 4,700 or so day journey that we have experienced together. No matter how times change, we hope that everyone, in all corners of their hearts, will remember the familiar coffee aroma and see that familiar almond tree of La Vie. As fate would have it, I know we will meet again somewhere. Thank you friends for your love and support over the years. We will always be grateful for your patronage, and forever treasure your fond memories of La Vie Cafe.....!

綠園道的省思

除夕夜晚，在空曠的街道上我將難得使用的高倍數相機從被包裡拿了出來並屏息地用望遠鏡頭將遠方的那個光點的拉近。慢慢印入眼簾的，是閃耀在某個大樓頂樓的七彩琉璃屋頂。

“哇！這哪裡是我印象中二十年前的台中啊！！”, 拋下了身旁的Adam, 我一股腦像是劉姥姥般到處按下快門。

舉目望去，四周高聳炫目的大樓似乎是在爭奇鬥艷般一棟棟拔地而起。每棟大樓都用最燦爛的方式閃耀著各種令人瞠目的光彩。即使不以照明取勝，建築外的爬滿的綠色植栽及精細繁複的雕樑畫棟好似在嘲笑著路人是何等的平庸！

這裡不是台灣! 這裡根本是紐約的 Fifth Avenue, 卻只是個空殼。

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