Just as I have for the past few years, I set a goal at the beginning of 2021 to read 52 books—not to be competitive, but because I enjoy rea...

I started today thinking it was Monday so I guess the happiest thing today is that it's actually Friday! It was a bit of a rough week be...

It didn't snow much last year in Beijing. Not enough to put on snowsuits and make snow angels and build snowmen.  The last time we playe...

Last week, my friend Dani and I made a trip to IKEA. We talked beforehand and agreed we were in no rush and were okay with taking our time,...

Will I ever write a blog post other than a "happy friday!" (on a Saturday or Sunday) post? That remains to be seen but stick with ...

This Sunday is my last Sunday without the "Sunday Scaries" because my summer vacation ends this week, as long as Covid doesn't...

Chinese New Year was very different for our family this year (and for lots of other people, too). We stayed in Beijing to celebrate because ...