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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]