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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
Parents like Amy Chua are the reason why Asian Americans like me are in therapy
January 8, 2011
All day long, people have been telling me about an article headlined: “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior.” And I’ve had enough! I’m posting my reaction so that I don’t have […]
6 things every new international traveler should know about before departure
August 20, 2010
Our India vacation is only my second trip abroad IN NEARLY 20 YEARS. A pathetic fact, I know. But it gets worse… My lack of experience with the real world […]
Visiting Woodstock, N.Y. on July 4th
July 5, 2010
For July 4th, I hauled my daughter and one of her friends up to Woodstock, N.Y. This town is more country hip than true hippie. But it was fun -- especially since it's so hard to get my teenager to spend time with me these days.
June 25, 2010
As of this post, my redesigned blog is up and running on this new site! And here is my first post, about being on vacation now on Sanibel Island, Fl. It's beautiful. Being here has reminded me that I'm still beautiful too.
Photo album: Remembering Mom, 1917-2010
February 9, 2010
This post is all about how my mom died. It was profoundly moving, sad, peaceful, loving. Death has it's own magic. What a healing experience.
My dad cheated on my mom and all I got was…
February 2, 2010
After my dad died, we figured out that he had an affair. It changed everything for us then and until now. Details in this post.