Our friend Jenny sends us a postcard from Taipei. It’s for the Lunar New Year. The very picture of wintertime bliss: a tiger bathing in hot spring, complete with a face towel on top of his head. He looks grumpy, but it’s probably the way … Continue readingHear the onsen roar
A pair of glutinous rice dumplings, floating in clear ginger soup, spicy and sweet. One tong yun is pale green, coloured with pandan leaf juice and filled with dessicated coconut. The other is snow white and as I bite into it, I discover a heart … Continue readingWinter solstice
We can misjudge our own strength sometimes. The older I get, the more aware I become of my body. Bad posture could cause lower back pain. Sleeping late or staring at the flickering screens of my devices could have me moving like a zombie the … Continue readingStronger
It takes time to figure out some things in life. Doesn’t have to be anything world shattering like True Love or Big Money. Just getting a handle on regular exercise can be a struggle. We all know we need it but oh it can be … Continue readingKettlebell concerto
Next week the Year of the Metal Rat will give way to the turn of the Metal Ox. The small will give way to the stubborn. Or so it seems. This year feels different, of course. So many of us won’t be able to return … Continue readingWontons
These days I have taken to morning walks, short strolls in the garden before starting my day. What began as a chance to stretch my legs and take in some fresh air is now a daily discovery. New flowers I had not observed previously. How … Continue readingSmile