The Chinese will say, “Happy New Year” around this time. My family, however, might phrase the greeting a little differently: “We wish you all an INCREDIBLE new year with FANTASTIC blessings and MARVELous experiences!” We also apologize for sharing this late. With the new addition of my niece (Congrats Emily!), mom and dad moving to […]
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Reflecting Upon 2012
Lots of beginnings happened this year. The Mewie family doubled with the arrival of JereMaya. We were able to purchase our new home. And I took action to write the first draft of my novel in November. I also got a makeover in a sense – my orthodontic braces came off and my eyes were […]
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Something for the twins to appreciate when they are old enough. Red Egg and Ginger Parties have their origins in ancient Chinese culture. As in other countries, infant mortality rates in China were quite high prior to the medical advances of the twentieth century. A baby who reached one month of age was likely to […]
Read MoreA Moment of Serendipity
Short version: The Mewies are moving! Long version: Last Friday night, the twins’ godparents offered to babysit so the Mewies could continue their search for a bigger home. Little did we all know, this act of generosity sparked a chain of serendipitous events. Mrs. Mewie and I decided to visit a gorgeous home recently added […]
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