Yesterday my husband Tom and I took the little ones downtown Chicago for their semi-annual dental appointments. I'd read about Bloomingdale's limited edition Year of the Snake bags, so after the appointment we walked the block and a half to the luxe department store.At first … [Read more...]
Book of the week–KidsGo Hong Kong
I'm always on the lookout for books about Hong Kong, both for my kids and myself. This week when my kids and I took one look at KidsGo Hong Kong (Haven Books, 2011), we were hooked! Written by Mio Debnam and stunningly illustrated by Tania Willis, it's more than just a guidebook. … [Read more...]
When a gift is more than a gift
Have you ever received a gift you're not quite sure what to make of? That's happened to me very infrequently. I'm usually an easy person to please. And to me the thought counts just as much as the item at hand.But what about Tweetie Bird?I received this gold plated ring … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Gunners of Shenyang
For some time now I've been eerily fascinated by the Great Leap Forward. Because most modern Chinese literature set in the 1960s takes place during the Cultural Revolution--a time when kids were told by the state to turn against their parents and all things western were deemed … [Read more...]
A tale of two jackets
As Chinese New Year approaches, I think back to one of my favorite parts of CNY from years past.My red jacket.I bought it in Hubei province 17 long years ago and took it with me to San Francisco when I moved there in 1998. I can still picture where it hung in my … [Read more...]
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