bilocation: Bilocation, or sometimes multilocation, is a term used to describe the ability/instances in which an individual or object is said to be, or appears to be, located in two distinct places at the same instant in time. With that said, if you, too, happen to be on the island of Saipan at this very moment, you can […]
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How much does it cost to live on Saipan? Saipan Apartments?
I get that question quite often from many people who discover SaipanLiving.com website, and are interested in visiting or relocating. So, today, as public service to the world, I shall answer it based on my own lifestyle. Today is Saturday. At about 6:30am, I typically head out to the Sabalu Market in Susupe to buy […]
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…not to impress you, but to impress upon you….the importance of dreaming big!
Here are some recent happenings with two of my books: Chicken Feathers and Garlic Skin: Diary of a Chinese Garment Factory Girl on Saipan (which I co-authored with Chinese national, Chun Yu Wang), is being used as a suggested text for a Women’s Studies course at California State University in Fullerton, CA. This is […]
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Random, gratuitous Saipan landscape scene intended to evoke envy and longing among my friends, family and blog followers.
No need to thank me. It’s the least I can do. Taken Sunday, July 24, 2011. Click for larger version “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”
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Encyclopedia Goodridge presents Unfinished Business: Harvey The Rat returns with a vengeance!
f you run away to a tropical island to escape the rat race,beware, the rats can’t be too far behind!
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Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of perpetual summer on Saipan!
I live a simple, natural life. Nothing fancy. Nothing extravagant. But, I have my freedom. That’s always been the most important thing for me. So, the question I’ve been asked is: with all that freedom, what do I do here on Saipan when I’m not traveling around China? Well, let’s see…just kinda hangin’ around, I […]
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The highlight of Saipan’s Flame Tree Arts Festival…without a doubt
Last Sunday, June 12, marked the final day of Saipan’s annual Flame Tree Festival–now in its thirtieth year! Each year, artists, sculptors, and artisans of all stripes come to sell their wares to an appreciative public. There are also food vendors, performers from across Micronesia and the Pacific. This year’s festivities were held at Saipan’s […]
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Walt’s Escape from America!
In case you missed the story of how my nomadpreneur adventures started, the “Walt’s Escape from America….to Saipan” site has been updated for easier navigation! Click on the banner below to check it out
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The Changing Face of Saipan Tourism
With a title like that, I’m sure you expected a lengthy article. However, this is just a quick observation. First of all, if you’re not aware, Saipan is a tourist island. Traditionally, visitors from its closest international neighbor–Japan–comprised the majority of visitors. In recent months, and then pivotally, as a result of the ongoing nuclear […]
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A Jamaican in China International Fashion Moment
Just between you and me, everything’s probably made in China….but this is where I purchased them. Nothing over $10US! What’s that? No, I prefer the word “frugal!” Underwear? What underwear?
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Power 99.5FM Interview of Jamaican in China on writing & blogging
Join host, Catherine Rosario Perry as she interviews nomadpreneur and Jamaican in China, Walt Goodridge on Saipan’s Power 99.5FM’s “Your Humanities Half Hour” radio program. Click on image to view youtube video of interview
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If you happen to be on Saipan this Sunday, May 29th…
Grab a radio and tune in! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local author and entrepreneur to appear on “Your Humanities Half-Hour” SAIPAN, CNMI— The NMI Council for the Humanities will feature author, entrepreneur and former Saipan Tribune columnist Walt F. J. Goodridge on its weekly radio show this Sunday, May 29, on Power 99 FM from […]
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Passing the time on Sunny Saipan
In addition to the usual jogging, writing, sleeping, shopping that I do here on Saipan, there are also a few things to spice up the weekends! Friday evening, a quick stop at Saipan’s GIG nightclub Watch a little dancing, inhale a bit of second-hand smoke, call it a night! Saturday: grab an hour of direct […]
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Forgive me for asking, but….
Forgive me for asking, but….let’s just say, hypothetically, of course, that I’ve come to realize that the man I chose is not quite the one I really want..um,… (SAIPAN) Want to read moreForgive me for asking, but…jokes?
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