This photo was taken about five years ago, when my daughter Rachel was three. My friend Pauline gave her this beautiful qipao, so I took out my latest one (at the time) and we took this photo together.And ever since then, when I've traveled to Hong Kong I've always bought … [Read more...]
$1.99 on Kindle and Nook!
For a very limited time only, Good Chinese Wife is available on Kindle and Nook for a very low price of $1.99!I can't think of many things that cost less than $1.99. Plus, with summer holidays here or on the way, it's a cheap and engaging summer … [Read more...]
Birthday celebration at Momotaro
Number one son will be turning seventeen later this month, but because he's going off to camp today for a month plus, we went out last night for an early birthday dinner. Months ago when he was still putting in hours for his driver's license, we passed this minimalist restaurant … [Read more...]
School is out!
To celebrate the last day of school yesterday, I drove my kids through the Chicago noon rush hour for a Southeast Asian smorgasbord. We didn't have a ton of time before my youngest son's doctor appointment, but would make the most of it.I've blogged before about our amazing … [Read more...]
Book of the week–China Through the Looking Glass
Earlier this month, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art gala took the fashion world by storm. It stirred more attention than the red carpet at the Oscars. Actresses and other celebrities from around the world came out in chinoiserie dresses and suits.I'm not sure I'll be … [Read more...]
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