6 Surprising Ways Funerals in China Resemble Weddings in China
When John’s Grandpa passed away earlier this year, the last thing I ever expected was for his funeral in China to remind me of weddings here too.
How to have an incredibly imperfect 10th wedding anniversary in Hangzhou (just like us)
How John and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Hangzhou — and faced sweltering heat and lots of mayhem caused by a huge downpour that afternoon!
As we move to Hangzhou, we’re feeling the love (and support) from family in China
I think the love of a Chinese family is one of the best kept secrets in the world. And if ever there was an example, it’s our upcoming move to Hangzhou.
The power of a smile in China’s countryside
It’s amazing how a simple walk through my husband’s village in rural Zhejiang suddenly opens up unexpected doors and hearts.
Finding a magical piece of China’s long history in my husband’s backyard
It’s one thing to see China’s history in a museum and another to find a 5,000-year-old site right in my husband’s village in China.
Things I’ve Learned from My Chinese Family: 3 Amazing Wild Edible Plants
Three amazing wild edible plants here in Zhejiang, China that have enchanted me and my Chinese family this Spring — and landed on our daily menu at home.
On Invitations and the Dinner We Never Expected
Though I still equate the word “invitation” with notice, I’m learning to appreciate the beauty in a sudden invite, like my big uncle’s dinner in China.
Another Friend, Another Divorce in China
“The feelings between my wife and I were not so harmonious. So…we officially divorced.” Our friend Huizhong became another “divorce in China” statistic.
Of Love, Money and An “Unsettled Relationship” With a Chinese Man
When I asked my Chinese husband about why he took out a loan to treat me on our first “official date,” the answer — which said a lot about how he viewed love and money — surprised me.
Sushi is Not Chinese Food: Of China Misunderstandings
Sushi is not Chinese food — and it’s not the only way Americans sometimes misunderstand China.
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