I'm not a perfect parent. And I'm not an expert in education. Years ago when I was first divorced and raising my toddler as a single a mother, I didn't speak Mandarin to him even though he spent his first two years hearing it from his grandparents (for the first year) and his … [Read more...]
A walk through old Wanchai
There are some neighborhoods in Hong Kong that look nothing like they did 20 years ago. And there are some that do, more or less. In August I had the honor to take a walk through Old Wanchai and it was filled with lovely architecture. I remember the Blue House from when I lived … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Windfall
Okay, so I admit I bought Diksha Basu's The Windfall because I love the cover. If I ever have a book cover with a customized illustration, I'll have arrived for sure. I also love the font. The whole thing is fantastic. Also, Diksha Basu has this amazing write-up in the New York … [Read more...]
Remembering a friend
I learned this weekend that a social media friend passed away in Scotland at a young age from cancer. Although I'd never met Nick, he regaled many with stories of growing up in Hong Kong and balls at the Peace Hotel in Shanghai, where he wore a kilt.When I traveled to … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
The leaves are finally turning in Chicago. Last week they were all still green and still on the trees, but now they're yellow and red and on the sidewalk. I've been dog-sitting my mom's Shitzu most of this month and have noticed the changing of the leaves since I'm out walking … [Read more...]
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