The last time we came to Singapore as a family, Willa was six weeks old and Simone was living out her prior life as an electric eel. Dave had been accepted to INSEAD Business School and we decided to take the plunge. It was 2005. Our first night, I … [Continue reading] about Singapore
Cereal Killer
When I was around ten, my family went on a trip to Italy. Walking through one of many town squares eating one of many gelatos, my mother pointed toward a fountain, at another family eating gelato. She leaned down and whispered in my ear, “Where do … [Continue reading] about Cereal Killer
One Minute in Perth: Dylan
Dylan lives up the block from us in Perth. He and sister sometimes drop by our house in the morning before school. Dylan is very sweet, and has impressive eye contact for a ten-year-old. He likes soccer. A lot. Thanks for chatting, Dylan. … [Continue reading] about One Minute in Perth: Dylan
Windy Day
My husband possesses a unique quality that his close friends refer to as present nostalgia. He is able to be wistful for a moment that is currently in progress. It is not unusual that Dave and I are doing something incredibly ordinary like cleaning … [Continue reading] about Windy Day
Nobody puts circumcised baby in a corner.
Imagine you wake up and there’s no Christmas. You still celebrate the birth of Jesus, but no one else has heard of this funny holiday with its jolly bearded man, piles of presents, and songs about sleigh bells. You have one week to find a suitable … [Continue reading] about Nobody puts circumcised baby in a corner.