February 21, 2020
The Magic of Walking Randomly but Mindfully
As easily overlooked as it may be, walking does magic. Walking to and from work…
February 14, 2020
Hello My New Love
People always say that being a parent is the most rewarding thing. I could never…
February 11, 2020
Coughing while Asian
Coughing while Asian is crying out loud funny. It’s funny even as it comes from…
February 7, 2020
Wuhan – Add Oil!
Can you imagine going home for Lunar New Year and finding your father joining the…
January 31, 2020
Facing the New Year with a Mask
For various reasons, we are staying in Shanghai during this Chinese New Year. With the…
January 18, 2020
Same Bed, Different Dreams
Bed is holy. It is where we have come to Earth and where we may…
January 17, 2020
Art of Chinese Brush
In traditional Chinese brush paintings, it's not unusual to find a scene of galloping horses,…
January 10, 2020
Everything is Waiting for You
On the last day of 2019, I was feeling a bit dull, lethargic and nostalgic…
January 3, 2020
Trust the Dots Will Connect
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So…
December 27, 2019
The Farewell
My grandmother's dining table is never empty. You will always find a canister of chopsticks,…
December 20, 2019
Becoming Fearless and Exploring the World
I love national parks. I love being in nature as much as I love visiting…
December 13, 2019
Starting Over in Shanghai
I have been living in Shanghai since the end of July. Each day I try…