Never Break the Cardinal Rule
There is a cardinal rule as far as women go. You simply never, ever ask…
Browsing: Culture
Nailed it: One man’s foray into a Beijing nail salon
Every now and again, my wife shocks me. Saturday was one of those days. On…
“It only takes one bad fall…”
This weekend when my girls went out to enjoy the sunshine and warmer temps,…
Now That’s the Real Mandarin
In Mandarin, instead of saying ‘humph’, you say heng（哼) when exasperated. If you want to…
April Fools!
Set the alarm clock forward an hour. Dye the cereal milk green. Short sheet the bed. April Fools’…
The Cultural Custom Gray Zone
The rules can seem endless sometimes. Ganbei with your glass lower than your host’s, never stick…
Oh Goody, it’s Time for Another Goodie Bag
As spring draws thankfully near, Reina’s birthday is also fast approaching, and this year I’ve…
Day Versus Night: Tackling the daily grind
Weekday mornings are tough around my house. My husband is the first to wake up,…
The New Romance (Novel)
“Oh Lance, your so strong and brave.” “Thanks, Larry.” I’m sure it’s…
An Accidental Cupid
The elusive Mongolian pie, restricted zones, swindling cops, love where you least expect it, China…