Shihfen and Pinghsi are just two of several towns alongside Highway 106, a narrow back road that runs between southern Taipei and southern Keelung.

Mom, just listen. I' m sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of your rent checks bouncing!

Indeed, as to the dowager, she seems to have no greater joys than E.O. and a toad-eater can give her.

It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.