All roads lead, eventually, to that Brazilian icon Carmen Miranda. At least in party games. Yesterday, we hosted our first social gathering without boxes in the living room. Princess Ai Lin slow cooked pulled pork for sandwiches (YUM!) , I made cole slaw, and the other visitors brought dessert and snacks. [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 21, 2008
Lights Out
The fireworks ended last night signaling the end of Chinese New Year with the Lantern Festival. I am tired of the sonic booms thudding their way through my dreams, the pop and whistle of a bazillion firecrackers jolting me out of bed in the middle of the night. Historically, the Lantern Festival [...]
February 18, 2008
Back to the Blog
So sorry for my absence. No excuses. You might be thinking that since I lived in an odor free abode, I no longer have anything interesting to write about. You might be right. I have been fixing my house, writing for an online writing course, dining out, planning a trip to [...]
February 11, 2008
Rat Race
February 7th marked the start of the Spring Festival in China and the beginning of the Chinese Zodiac. The rat is the first animal in the zodiac. Folklore has it that his position was determined by a race held by the Jade Emperor. Cat and Rat, who were friends, asked Ox [...]
February 3, 2008
New House, New Year
The Kitchen God came through, even as it is snowing. Packers are boxing up Stinky Glama Villa. I have the key to the Jewel Box, our new house’s name, in my hot little hand. Princess Ai Lin has already visited, even though the house was empty. Thing 3, home from school [...]
