Ember Swift is a Canadian musician and writer who has been living in Beijing since late 2008. She and her husband Guo Jian (国囝), who is also a musician, have a daughter called Echo (国如一) and a son called
Topaz or “Paz” (国世龙).
As I start to fill a cardboard box with the line of shoes, I explain…
A winter spent juggling is worth it, for a summer of outdoor fun shared with…
My daughter, who just turned five, is set on me inventing a new story for…
In late 2013, I went home to Canada to birth my son who was born…
“I don’t remember how to speak Chinese,” my 4-year-old daughter whispered to me while video…
Modern, working musicians can never focus on money. Sustainability is key in the arts, and…
My son and daughter are each refusing to eat their vegetables in turn. It’s pushing…
This is the rainy season. Every year at this time, I realize with a sharp…
About a month ago now, my good friend from the US came over to my…
Whenever I return to Shandong (Zibo) with the kids to see their Chinese relatives, I…