Writing a book like Good Chinese Wife forced me to relive many difficult events in my past. So when I dug out my wedding qipao from the summer I was 24, I had mixed feelings.On one hand, I'm happy I still have the dress. It was so difficult to find a red qipao … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Street Life Hong Kong
To many people, their first impressions of Hong Kong include glitzy skyscrapers, smartly dressed professionals, and fancy cars. But if that had been the case for me, I wouldn't have become more drawn to Hong Kong than any other major city.What gives Hong Kong its special … [Read more...]
The Hundred Flowers Project
Last night I met my mom and friend Helen in Chicago to see a play at the Silk Road Rising Theater. The Hundred Flowers Project by Christopher Chen is advertised as an experiential performance.Set in present time, it's a play within a play. A theater company is performing … [Read more...]
An afternoon with Sonali Dev
Three months ago I met author Sonali Dev outside Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville, Illinois. I had just finished my first book reading and Sonali recognized me from Facebook. We started talking about our debut books, both out this year. When I found out that she'd be having a … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
Although Hong Kong is a modern city, it's still possible to find a street like busy Queen's Road East, where old meets new.Tom and I came across this temple on our way to a bus stop in Wanchai, where the usual bus to Stanley was re-routed due to the street closures in Occupy. … [Read more...]
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