Once again, a mantle of gray clouds the heavens, which have been steadily “weeping” all day, dispelling thoughts of hiking
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Domestic Violence in China: Helpful Resources for Foreign Women
Not everyone finds themselves happily ever after in love. Breakups, separations and divorces happen, and so does domestic violence or
Continue readingMy First Face Massage Was in China — Torn Between Relaxed and Sore
After 5 years of marriage with a Chinese man, I had my first face massage in China. I never quite
Continue readingThe Politician and the Shoe: It’s all Folklore
In Hong Kong social media, an image recently circulated of Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-Ngor, with a
Continue readingWhat It’s Like Amid China’s Current COVID Outbreak
Here in China, we’re experiencing the worst nationwide COVID-19 outbreak ever since the pandemic began. Of course, “worst” might be
Continue readingFireworks, Firecrackers and Me—A Tradition Rooted in Family
I will always remember the first night I spent in China. Like most foreigners, I had never been in China
Continue readingToo Stressed for the Land of ‘Zen’: How China Taught Me to Be Chill
China is Zen. The aspect was the most striking when I arrived. Chinese people are calm. They go with the
Continue readingMy Mother-In-Law is Chinese—I Am Untouchable
If I tell you that my mother-in-law is Chinese, it probably does not ring any bell to the ears of
Continue readingAnimal Love: Nature or Culture?
Fred, my Chinese husband and everyone’s favorite uncle, never wanted children and never considered having a pet. He is by
Continue readingThe Odd ‘Twilight Zone’ of Not Knowing When I’ll Visit the US Again
I have no idea when I’ll return to the US to visit my family. Writing these words out feels strange
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