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...]
Channukah with Chinese Characteristics
As many rush around for last-minute Christmas shopping, I can relax knowing that my holiday shopping is long finished. We finished Channukah (or Hannuka or Hanukah: it's a transliteration) on Saturday evening after eight days of gift giving.This year, like in the past, I've … [Read more...]
Closing night of the Hong Kong Film Festival
I feel like I'm in the middle of my own Hong Kong Week. Two days ago I blogged about taking my two little kids to the Peninsula for lunch. Sunday I'll meet some friends for dim sum. And last night I attended the final night of Chicago's Hong Kong Film Festival with my friend … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Home is a Roof Over a Pig
I've been a bit quiet on this blog because November is not just the start of the crazed holiday season (especially when you have 30 people over for Thanksgiving and don't bother to clean your house until the day before), but it's also National Novel Writing Month. Yesterday I … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Curious Diary of Mr. Jam
Nury Vittachi was a household name when I lived in Hong Kong. I first came across him through his South China Morning Post column called Lai See. Friends who were deeply involved in the Hong Kong publishing world were on a first name basis with him. No matter how one knew of Nury … [Read more...]
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