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...]
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...]
Photo Friday
This summer I spent time in New York and Hong Kong, so it was fun to run into this bar in Hong Kong last month. When I stay in New York, it's with my brother, who lives off the Q and B lines. I take those to another station in Brooklyn before changing to the N or R for places … [Read more...]
Miffy dim sum in Hong Kong
When my little ones were really young, we'd rush downstairs on Saturday mornings just like I used to do when I was their age. With the advent of cable TV, the novelty of Saturday morning cartoons wore off three decades ago. But there was still something special on TV some years … [Read more...]
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