Over the weekend, I gave a talk at my temple about Jews in WII China and books and novels that have been written about that time. Here's the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S09ZWpwkohg&feature=share. I thought at most 8-10 people would show up, but the room was … [Read more...]
My freezer smells like durian
For the first time in five and a half years, I have two hours to myself each weekday now that all three kids are in school (at least in the mornings). I've walked with some friends, met others for coffee, and will start a demi-barre Pilates class tomorrow.Yesterday, however, … [Read more...]
Lessons from my oldest son
I've met some amazing people through my older son, Jake. And this weekend was no exception.For the last six summers, Jake has gone away to a Jewish overnight camp.And for the last few years, he's talked about a group of Chinese Jews, or as they call themselves, Chews. … [Read more...]
London fever
With all eyes on London today, I thought I'd post some photos not from my one and only trip there in 2006, but from my mom's travels there 45 years ago. Here are a couple shots of streets with red double-decker buses. It wasn't my mom's … [Read more...]
Coming to terms with Chek Lap Kok
When I returned to Hong Kong in April for a quick visit (my first since I left in 1998), my biggest fear wasn't that the city would be changed beyond recognition. Or that the pollution would be unbearable.I was worried about Chek Lap Kok, the new airport. Flying into the … [Read more...]
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