Yesterday I took my two little ones up to Chicago for lunch at the Peninsula Hotel. There we met my two sisters-in-law in what's become an annual tradition over the last five years.I like the Peninsula not so much because it's a fancy hotel, but because it reminds me of the … [Read more...]
Escape from Chicago
I've had one tough morning. Had to cancel a dim sum engagement party after my kids knocked over a lamp with a mercury-fille light bulb. What a disaster when you have a living room full of toys and books--and wall to wall carpeting.After I rushed the kids away from the living … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Wordjazz for Stevie
Last week I read Jonathan Chamberlain's heart-wrenching memoir, Wordjazz for Stevie (Blacksmith Books, 2010), a beautiful tribute to his late daughter.From reading the back cover blurb, I knew that Stevie only lived for eight and a half short years. But I had no idea that … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Lost and Found Hong Kong
Over the years I've collected gorgeous photography books about Hong Kong. Two of my favorites are Kenneth Lo's Nathan Road (MCCM Creations, 2007) and Ian Lambot's City of Darkness (Watermark, 1999).Last week I found a new one that's gone to the top of my list. It's Lost and … [Read more...]
Thankful for small spaces
I love big cities and would usually choose to vacation in one over a secluded beach (although I'm changing a bit in my old age). What I find fascinating about super huge cities (or really densely populated ones) is the appreciation of small spaces.Because even for people who … [Read more...]
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