Every night I read my little kids three books followed by three bedtime stories about Hong Kong. For the Hong Kong stories, we might focus on drinks (red bean ice, milk tea, and the etiquette of pouring tea at dim sum) or modes of transportation (tram, ferry, double-decker … [Read more...]
Lunch at the Pen
Today I took two little my kids into Chicago for a special treat: lunch at the Peninsula. (Number one son was toiling away at high school.) Last winter we met my sisters-in-law there for lunch and had such a fabulous time, we decided to make it a tradition. Normally I stay home … [Read more...]
A quick tour of Montreal’s Chinatown
Several days ago I posted some photos from Montreal's Chinese lantern exhibit at the botanical gardens. But before I saw the lanterns, I stumbled upon Chinatown. My sisters-in-law and I were in Old Montreal, headed up to Schwartz's deli, when I spotted a pagoda-like structure off … [Read more...]
Even The Dairy Products Are Stern Here…
On the eve of China's National Day, guest blogger Stuart Beaton writes from Tianjin about botched English. You can hear Stuart's wonderful author podcasts at http://rastous.podomatic.com. Here's Stu:Sometimes I will stop abruptly here in China, fumble my iPhone out of my … [Read more...]
My freezer smells like durian
For the first time in five and a half years, I have two hours to myself each weekday now that all three kids are in school (at least in the mornings). I've walked with some friends, met others for coffee, and will start a demi-barre Pilates class tomorrow.Yesterday, however, … [Read more...]
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