It's hard to believe I was in Cuba ten years ago almost to the day. I was pretty sure I was going to remarry, so wanted to get to Cuba before it was too late. Before Cuba changed, before I was occupied with other things like more kids.And one of those things has happened. I … [Read more...]
Kowloon Betrayal
Have you ever felt loyal to a certain part of town? In Chicago, the north siders and the south siders are fiercely protective of their territories, which are defined by baseball teams, parades, and airports.I kind of feel the same when it comes to Hong Kong. Although there … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time
My friend Janet recently sent me a book from the fabulous Swindon bookstore in Hong Kong. It's Richard Hughes' Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time: Hong Kong and Its Many Faces (Andre Deutsch, 1976). And boy is it a gem!I love history, especially when it pertains to Hong Kong. And … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
The great thing about being a teenager in the 80s is that there's a huge chance you look better now than you did back then. At least that's what I'm telling myself as I flip through old photos from my teenage years.My father and I traveled to Seoul in the summer of 1987, a … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Paper Tigress
It's pretty amazing to think about Rachel Cartland's early adult years. She came from modest means and graduated from Oxford in her early twenties. In 1972 she entered the job market. For a woman back then, the opportunities were limited. But Cartland successfully interviewed for … [Read more...]
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