Whether it was a good year or a bad year, 2012 is almost over. Here are some highlights of my year.JanuaryThe year started off on high note, that's for sure. In the span of four days in mid-January, I booked a ticket to Hong Kong (first time to return since I left my … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Lust & Philosophy
For my last book of the week in 2012, I've chosen Isham Cook's recent novel, Lust & Philosophy (CreateSpace, 2012). While the title is self-explanatory, the story is complex and mainly set in Beijing, but also in Chicago, Edmonton, Amsterdam, and parts of England and … [Read more...]
Jews, Christmas, and Asian cuisine
One of the advantages of marrying someone of a different religion is that there's no need to juggle families at the major holidays. We have Passover (for both families) at our house. Tom's mother has Christmas at hers.But before I married my lapsed Catholic husband, I … [Read more...]
If this passport could speak…
I've been writing my memoir for a while now, and sometimes feel like that story happened to someone else. It seems so far removed from my suburban life now. But when I stumbled upon this old passport, it suddenly felt real again.First, a word to younger readers. Try not to peak … [Read more...]
Channukah with Chinese Characteristics
As many rush around for last-minute Christmas shopping, I can relax knowing that my holiday shopping is long finished. We finished Channukah (or Hannuka or Hanukah: it's a transliteration) on Saturday evening after eight days of gift giving.This year, like in the past, I've … [Read more...]
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