Holiday Dessert Roundup: Mincemeat Pie
From my last few posts, it’s clear that I love holiday sweets. Gingerbread is a holiday staple and eggnog might be my favorite holiday treat. But there’s another one that I haven’t written about —...
View ArticleGoogle Doodle: National Batik Day 2014
Did you know that today, October 2nd, is a national holiday celebrating batik? It is! In Indonesia. I’ve been a fan of Google Doodles for a while and often blog about them. Usually I blog about the...
View ArticleEdgar Allen Poe Statue in Boston
We had another unseasonably warm day in Boston yesterday. Since I was already downtown meeting with someone for an article that I am working on, I decided to enjoy the weather and walk around a bit...
View ArticleOn Family: Tradition, Obligation & Gender
If you have about 12 minutes to spare, this film, Houshi Ryokan is worth taking the time to watch. Houshi Ryokan is a hotel that was founded in the Hokuriku region of Japan and is one of the oldest...
View ArticleHarvard University Dining: Meatballs Inspired by the Art of Corita Kent
Back in January, I wrote a post about a Corita Kent art exhibit in Pittsburgh. Those of us in the Boston area know her work from the bright colors on the gas tank by the expressway. But her art extends...
View ArticleRecently Read: Attractive Unattractive Americans
After reading Attractive Unattractive Americans by René Zografos, I had several very strong reactions. I truly enjoyed the book and took so many notes as I was reading that I cannot possibly mention...
View ArticlePrince Gave Me Religion
When I heard that Prince died, I was in shock and in transit. Between home and work. When I got on the train, my hands were shaking as I texted my friend the unbelievable and sad news. So many...
View ArticleMy Korean Drama Playlist
This Korean Drama playlist has changed over time and is a constant work in progress. Songs are always being added and a few were deleted too. I started watching Korean dramas when the pandemic started...
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