Imagine meeting a relative or friend 15 years ago. She seemed sophisticated, yet down to earth. Confident, yet modest. Fast forward a decade and a half. You haven't met in all those years and now she's not only famous, but world-known. The top of her game.That's how I see … [Read more...]
A Sunday Filled with Books and Authors
It sure seems like summer here in Chicago. But instead of spending the day outdoors, I attended two fabulous literary events.Up first was a lovely book party for Emily Rapp at Rachel DeWoskin's place. I've read Emily's two memoirs, so it was a joy to meet her and talk about … [Read more...]
My new library trolley
I have a little reading nook in an awkward room off of my kitchen. There's not much space for anything but a chair, love seat, a green lamp, and a built-in bookcase, the latter of which has been overflowing for years. (My other bookshelves are in the basement, and those are … [Read more...]
My family in Shanghai, 1995
I recently came across a handful of photos from my last trip to Shanghai. It was 1995 and my parents, brother, and uncle flew to China for a two-week trip, which included a stop in Hubei province for my wedding banquet.I'm intrigued by the Shanghai photos because I've heard … [Read more...]
Hong Kong, 1990
I recently rediscovered a group of photos my mom took in December 1990 when she visited me in Hong Kong over winter break. It wasn't my mom's first time there, but it was her first trip back since 1965. At that point I had only been in Hong Kong for four months. This is what we … [Read more...]
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