When my 5 year-old daughter Rachel deconstructed a cardboard box, stood under it, proclaimed she was a dragon, I decided to take matters into my own hands.We started with the flattened box, scissors, glue, and some simple construction paper scales. And a pair of … [Read more...]
Decorating for Chinese New Year
When my older son was younger, I would go into his class once a year to read books about Chinese New Year. I'd bring along some decorations to leave with the teacher so the kids could enjoy them longer than an hour. And before the school district outlawed food treats at school, I … [Read more...]
My year in photos
Whether it was a good year or a bad year, 2012 is almost over. Here are some highlights of my year.JanuaryThe year started off on high note, that's for sure. In the span of four days in mid-January, I booked a ticket to Hong Kong (first time to return since I left my … [Read more...]
Jews, Christmas, and Asian cuisine
One of the advantages of marrying someone of a different religion is that there's no need to juggle families at the major holidays. We have Passover (for both families) at our house. Tom's mother has Christmas at hers.But before I married my lapsed Catholic husband, I … [Read more...]
If this passport could speak…
I've been writing my memoir for a while now, and sometimes feel like that story happened to someone else. It seems so far removed from my suburban life now. But when I stumbled upon this old passport, it suddenly felt real again.First, a word to younger readers. Try not to peak … [Read more...]
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