When my mom and I were in Panama City in July, we saw Art Deco buildings just about everywhere we turned. The one above was just next to our hotel, which dated back before Art Deco. But this event space above must have come after that, in the 1920s or 30s.Down the street from … [Read more...]
Exciting work at an innovative Chicago theater
I took my daughter and two of her friends to see Crazy Rich Asians yesterday and it was a milestone not just because we haven't seen an all-Asian cast in a Hollywood movie since The Joy Luck Club 25 years ago, but also because I've loved Kevin Kwan's books and have enjoyed … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
It’s hard to believe I was here just a week ago. This summer has gone by quickly and with trips to New Mexico, Panama, and Florida (photo above) all in the span of a month, it’s time to get back to work and the kids back to school (10 days and counting). I’ll have some great new … [Read more...]
Book of the week–A Trick of Light
My friend Jacqueline recently told me about a new Hong Kong memoir, so of course I rushed to ask author Deborah Rogers for a review copy. A Trick of Light takes place in 1987-88 Hong Kong, but also includes a short part in 1978 when her family moves there from New … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
Blast from the past: my first week in Hong Kong 28 years ago. … [Read more...]