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Who am I? Humor for self-awareness & identity issues

April 15, 2013

A good friend of mine says that reading my painful blog posts about childhood traumas and cultural issues is only bearable when I’m funny. Agreed! Humor goes a long way […]

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5 ways to embrace the Year of the Snake

February 11, 2013

As we slither into the Year of the Snake, I have been dragged against my will into its call for reflection. The most enigmatic creature of the Chinese zodiac is […]

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Chinese New Year: What to bring for dinner

January 21, 2013

Note: I just updated this tip sheet for Chinese New Year 2017 — with specifics on how to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday with a Chinese crowd. Hope you […]

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Do you think it’s possible to unplug?

December 17, 2012

The other night when my daughter Gabi and I were out to dinner, she scolded me for taking pictures of our food and instantly sharing them on social media. “This […]

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Preparing for Hurricane Sandy

October 29, 2012

Please excuse me for moving slowly but I just spent the last 24 hours getting ready for Sandy — leaving me with a sore back. And it needs to heal […]

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My favorite kitchen appliance

October 22, 2012

I loved baked goodies but for the longest time was too lazy, busy and cheap to make anything in my own oven. Too much of an effort! But then I […]

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Why it can be good to lose weight

September 27, 2012

With Lady Gaga, Katie Couric and Demi Lovato all going public about their bulimia, I hesitate to say anything about my food issues for fear of seeming trivial.  But hey, […]

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