By the Way

When we returned home in August, our thick winter boots were still by the door, a silent reminder of the last year. I am very easily visu...

...an abnormal number of your family pictures were taken in airports You frequently refer to yourself as “a foreigner.” When you ...

We made six trips to the pharmacy in one day, plus a few more on the following days.  Part of our back-to-China buying frenzy is getting a...

Sure the trees are nice, but where are all the people?? We are on vacation in the mountains, staying in a beautiful guesthouse for ov...

20 hours down, 10 to go The first day back in America I think, “The trip was too short.”  Believe me, I this is NOT a thought I have at...

Back when we first got our 三轮车 This past week I have been playing at being an American mom. I do feel a bit like a kid playing house. “...

Each semester we fill out a self-reflection form on how different areas of life are going - daily responsibilities, family, interactions wi...

When I texted a friend to let her know I was at the hospital, she asked “Did you bring someone to run up and down or you?” Clearly she has ...