There’s a Chinese Saying for ThatMy intercultural marriage is never dull, but parts of it are mired in translation.Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
Enough with the Suspense. Tell Me When it’s OverA story is supposed to unfurl and take us somewhere unexpected, but my father used to flip to the end of whatever book he picked up and…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Fear and Loathing in Memoir WritingSometimes my memoir writing seems like a chain of encounters with ditched selves who keep showing up. Of course, it is me who sent out the…Mar 15, 2019Mar 15, 2019
Memoir Writing: Finding my Way Back Out of the Dark PlacesI recently started a memoir about a painful time period when I learned a lot, made some pretty embarrassing choices, and did a few things…Jan 25, 20191Jan 25, 20191
What Memoir Writing has Taught me about Memory Potholes and Relative TruthIn the process of writing my memoir, I have discovered that my memory is a funhouse full of trap-doors, hidden passageways, wavy mirrors…Dec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018
Dear Exes: delayed thank you lettersDear Ex # 1, You probably think I hate you, but you’d be surprised.Nov 16, 20181Nov 16, 20181
Trailing Spouse: Adjusting to life as a dependent ex-patIn Hong Kong, I am what is known as a “trailing spouse.” What this means is that my husband is the one with the job that brought us here…Oct 26, 2018Oct 26, 2018
Dirty Laundry: Hanging it out to dry in the servant’s wingWe have a laundry room in our spacious Hong Kong flat. That reveals two things already that most Hong Kong flats lack: spaciousness and a…Sep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018
Culture Shock: Weaving through Hong Kong’s crazy crowdsI’ve been thinking a lot about culture shock of late. A good chunk of my upcoming memoir is about overcoming the culture shock of being…Sep 4, 2018Sep 4, 2018
