In light of yesterday's Double Ten celebration, I'm posting this photo from Taiwan oh so many years ago.When this photo was taken in 1991, China was officially 80 years free from dynastic rule. But people on the mainland don't pay much attention to October 10th. That's become … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
One of the themes of my memoir GOOD CHINESE WIFE is culture shock. Before my first marriage, I thought culture shock was a sign of weakness.So it was quite disconcerting when I found myself in the throes of culture shock in the mid-1990s when I often traveled to mainland … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Sketches of Sai Kung
For quite a while I've noticed Lorette Roberts' colorful books about various regions in Hong Kong, so I was quite excited when I won Sketches of Sai Kung (Blacksmith Books, 2013) in a round about way. (It pays to know people in high places, I must say!)Sai Kung and its … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
This is what I've been thinking about today.Maybe because this week was the Mid-Autumn Festival, which I first learned about in Hong Kong (around the time I first rode a Hong Kong tram).Or because I've been talking about Hong Kong with friends this week.No matter, I … [Read more...]
Photo Friday
I always love stumbling upon old Chinese architecture, and am often surprised where I'll come across it.This lovely building is in Montreal's small Chinatown. I would love to know the story behind it.Have a great Friday! … [Read more...]
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