I have such a large to-read pile that it sometimes feels overwhelming and impossible to get through. But when I recently received a copy of Charles Philipp Martin's novel, Neon Panic (Vantage Point, 2011), I had to start it right away. As if the cover wasn't enticing enough, the … [Read more...]
Year of the Rooster at the Peninsula Chicago
I always love going to the Pen over Lunar New Year and this year did not disappoint. My family and some friends met up for afternoon tea today.The Lobby Lounge was decorated with a few festive trees.We had a choice of the regular afternoon tea menu and a … [Read more...]
My only Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
I was thinking today of the years I spent in Hong Kong and realized I was only really there for Chinese New Year right before I left the Territory for good. It was 1998, I was pregnant, and unable to travel back to Hubei Province (doctor's orders!) to visit my in-laws. So I … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
Happy Year of the Rooster! … [Read more...]
A funny thing happened on the way to Prague
The summer I took the long way home from Hong Kong--via Southeast Asia, China, the USSR, and Eastern Europe--I found myself in Budapest. But to me, it was only a stepping stone to the ultimate destination in 1991: Prague. If you don't believe me, there was an acclaimed novel … [Read more...]
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