My husband Tom and I were just reminiscing about our trip to Hong Kong last year. If truth be told, I think about it often.It was a magical trip not only because I returned to a place I'd called home for much of my twenties (and a bit of my nineteenth year), but also because … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
When I lived in Hong Kong, I found myself in the midst of some surreal moments. Maybe not surreal for everyone, but definitely out of the ordinary for me.It all came back to me last year when I returned to Hong Kong for the first time in 14 years. (It was my husband Tom's … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Almost Home
There are some books that seem to speak to me. In fact, some authors do that, no matter what they write. And Janet Brown is one of them. Even before I read her first memoir, Tone Deaf in Bangkok (ThingsAsian Press, 2009), I'd become enamored with her B is for Bangkok (ThingsAsian … [Read more...]
Peking Duck at the Peninsula
For the last few years, my oldest son Jake has asked to go out to a nice dinner for his birthday in lieu of a kids' party. Since he saves us a ton of money in babysitting, my husband Tom and I feel like it's a good deal. And we--and my mom--get to enjoy a nice dinner out, … [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...]
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