After we put GC on a plane to his summer program, Mr NP and I set off on one of our first childless vacations ever – a summer respite at a spa in the mountains. Which mountains? The ones in … Continue reading
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School has been out for almost two weeks now. And, before all the internships, summer programs and application bootcamps begin, GC and his friends have transformed themselves into happy, healthy stress-free teens. Their activities: – a 3-hour night scavenger hunt, … Continue reading
We have entered another dimension of time and space: CJ is a college junior. And as of 3pm this afternoon, GC is a high school senior…and we are officially old people. What a ride: It's too bad we cannot relax … Continue reading
We all know that China puts the U.S. to shame economically. But for some weird reason, Chinese parents want their kids to study at our brand-name universities. As most of you know, this is not so easily accomplished. Even perfect students … Continue reading
Yesterday I participated in a Japanese woodcarving class in my friend's courtyard. I signed up without knowing that this would be a spiritual, meditative activity, rather than an art project. The point is to choose a piece of wood and … Continue reading