Content Warning for those who might be triggered by some of the material here–this post mentions child neglect, abandonment, birth defects, extreme poverty and child death. I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and…
Things I Learned in . . . China: Ayi’s Top 5 Kitchen Tips
Some of the best and most lasting lessons learned overseas are usually about food. Recipes, techniques, and new ideas about what food means and how it interacts with your life can become your favorite “souvenirs” of your time in another…
Things He Learned . . . Everywhere
How do you know it’s working? When your six year old writes (with no parental guidance of any kind) the following editorial for a homemade newspaper: Dear Readers, I think that the world is so beautiful, and I like looking…
17 Things I Learned . . . On The Plane.
1) Babies do not fly free Internationally. Even on your lap. 2) Sweet little grandmas can be mean. 3) Tattooed leather-clad bikers can be lifesavers. 4) Benadryl is the same thing as Dramamine. Exactly the same thing. At half the…
Things I Learned in . . . China: Play
People are always asking me, “If you could give America one gift from China, what would it be?” No they’re not. But if I could give America one gift from China, this is what it would be. A total, complete,…