Susan Blumberg-Kason

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The Notebook

March 24, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason 1 Comment

Sometimes the sweetest stories can come about in the most random ways. My friend Bari runs a lovely bookbinding studio and paperie in Chicago. I've known Bari for over a decade, going back to my years working in communications at the University of Chicago.So this week when … [Read more...]

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Brunch in Milwaukee

March 21, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

My family and I spent last weekend in Wisconsin and on our drive home, we stopped in Milwaukee for brunch. I've always enjoyed Milwaukee and the old-school feel of the city. It's known for its German restaurants and Mader's is one of their most renowned.The last time we … [Read more...]

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Article in Chicago Tribune

March 11, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

A friend recently sent me this lovely Chicago notecard and a copy of an interview I did last month! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: China, Good Chinese Wife, Hong Kong, Memoirs, Misc, My Family's Travels, old hong kong, vintage hong kong

Spirit wear Tuesday

March 7, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

After a whirlwind trip to New York last Friday, I acquired a new NYU sweatshirt. When my kids and I walked into the bookstore there, I made a beeline for the sweatshirts."But you already have one, mom," one of my kids said."Well, it's time for another. The one I have has … [Read more...]

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7 hours in New York

March 6, 2017 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

Months ago when I saw that my kids had no school on my daughter's 10th birthday, my mind started spinning and my fingers quickly went to Southwest's website. I talked it over with my husband and a plan was born. I'd take my younger kids to New York for a day to celebrate Rachel's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Asian Food and Drinks, Misc, My Family's Travels, Raising Multi-Cultural Kids

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