I've attended two great literary events in Chicago the past two nights. It's like I was at a mini literary fest of authors who write about Asia.Tonight I heard Rachel DeWoskin speak at Women and Children First Bookstore. I've read her three books and have wanted to meet her … [Read more...]
Postcards and stamps from Central Asia
On the eve of Mother's Day here in the US, I find it only fitting to share these postcards my mom recently sent to my kids from the 'Stans. My mom has been home for less than two weeks, but her return preceded all the postcards but one. We received this one from Almaty, … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The World is Bigger Now
When I was younger, in my days of naivete, I sought out countries that didn't have diplomatic relations with the US. At just 20 years old, I traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia and just took it for granted that if anything happened to me, the Swiss ambassador would come to my … [Read more...]
Once upon a time in Afghanistan
I've posted photos of Afghanistan here and there, but somehow it seems fitting to show them all together today.My mom took this photo in Afghanistan in 1965. The countryside seems so peaceful. Not a soldier in sight, eh?When my mom traveled to Bamian, her car broke … [Read more...]
Ali Swanson on Vietnam 36 years after the Fall of Saigon
You don't know how thrilled I am to feature another guest blog post from Ali Swanson. Vietnam is very close to her heart in many ways and she's so thoughtfully written about her father's and her experiences there on this day that commemorates the Fall of Saigon 36 years ago. … [Read more...]
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