The Failed Plan Paradox: An Inside Look
When exactly does an inside joke become an inside joke? Because I just had an epiphany. My husband recently boughtContinue Reading
Category: Travel
A Silver Dollar for Gregg Allman
If you venture inside my dad’s house you’ll quickly realize that he loves the Allman Brothers. Actually, when I wasContinue Reading
Travel: Things You Lose. Things You Find. Things You Pack. Things You Leave Behind.
Travel is a worthwhile adventure — an invaluable expedition. Things experienced can leave one speechless, yet transform them into aContinue Reading
The Simplicity of the Chinese Mud Pie
A busy Beijing street. Fruit tents, newspapers, grills, and traffic… Then there is an ally, with a boy, making mudContinue Reading
A Chinese Palace of Summer
A serene oasis amidst the bustle of a thriving Beijing metropolis. The calm center of the city. A Palace ofContinue Reading
Chinese Ribbons Make a Minimalist
There is no such thing as a free lunch, the glass is either half-empty or half-full, keep up with theContinue Reading
From China to America in 5 Minutes
I’m on the 5th hour of a 13-hour flight from China to America… and I have writer’s block. I wouldContinue Reading
Weird Chinese Food: Scorpions on a Stick for 5 Yuan
The great Buddha once said, “When in China, dine as the Chinese do”… and that’s exactly what we did…. Okay,Continue Reading
A Wild Goose Pagoda, and a Legendary Tale.
This Pagoda was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. But this isn’t a boring Asian history lesson; it’s actuallyContinue Reading
Threes: The Summer Palace, China
Historians believe that Confucius once said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” I hope historians are right, becauseContinue Reading
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