Archives for May 2022

Erica Sinclair and Suzie Bingham

30 May 2022

We’re done watching the first part of Season 4 of Stranger Things. I have to admit that it was a struggle at first. The introduction of new characters didn’t sit well with me. …

Depp v. Heard and the court of public opinion

29 May 2022

In an ideal world, perception should mean nothing. It’s subjective — the product of biases we grew up with and cannot shake off even if we tried. Jurors are people too and …

Easy noodle soup with Tai O style clam sauce

14 November 2026 » Cooking» In the kitchen

Frozen dumplings and hotpot-style seafood balls, chicken broth straight out of a carton, instant noodles and fresh spinach. It would have been just another noodle soup were not for the addition of a lovely sauce I bought in Hong Kong.

Holiday paper crafts

13 November 2026 » Creating» In the den

The girls and I used to make holiday paper projects together once Christmas vacation started. Creative activities to while away the long days. It was fun. It was a great opportunity for bonding. It felt good to create something pretty; it felt even better to be able to create together.

A story about a fish, a volcano and a book

12 November 2026 » Elsewhere

This is a story about a fish that can be found in only one lake, and that lake is in the caldera of a volcano. But to tell that story, I first have to write about a book I found lying around in a house overlooking the lake and volcano.