Last year, July 2017, I arrived in Shanghai for the second time to attend a graduate program. My parents do
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Assault and Coercion in Greater China
With the recent Brett Kavanaugh hearings and confirmation, women around the world have looked on aghast, wondering how an entitled
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Adventures in WWAM Parenting on the Tibetan Plateau
Recently I, by myself, have started the difficult process of getting my 5-year-old daughter to be able to (fall a)sleep
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The Impact of Assumptions around Independence
The funny thing about assumptions is that more often than not we aren’t aware of the fact that we are
Continue reading3 Great Ways to Spend the National Holiday
The 1st of October once again sees the Chinese flag hoisted up on every storefront and the more patriotic homes,
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Raspberry Farm: A Taste of Home in Qinghai
I’ve lived in many different places in China, but in my heart, Qinghai is my China home. Even though more
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China vs Australia – Inevitable Comparisons When Travelling Home
Since moving to Beijing around 15 years ago, trips “home” to Australia have always prompted me to compare my Beijing
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The Trouble With ‘Waipo’ During My Summer Vacation in China
The summer had come and gone quicker than I ever expected. This summer by far was the best summer I
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Photo Essay: Favorite Summer Foods at My Chinese In-Laws’ Rural Home
When summertime arrives, my husband and I can’t help musing about the fact that it’s “berry season” to us. We
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How One Woman And Her Son Made Me Forget My Loneliness In Shanghai
My life as an autistic adult in China has been interesting, to say the least; and yes, I did say
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