To the Undecided: 10 Reasons Why I’m Voting Republican

…and why you should too. I somehow can’t believe I’m writing an article advocating for you to vote Republican in this year’s general election. I’ve never done this before. Instead of firing off random responses to what I see in the news or see on social media and attracting controversy, I thought it would beContinue reading “To the Undecided: 10 Reasons Why I’m Voting Republican”

Letter from Shanghai: Did COVID actually happen?

We’ve recently returned to Shanghai after 8 months in the US. In the past nearly two decades, this has been the longest period of time I’ve been away from China. I think it was needed. I don’t know how to put it or what phraseology to use. But I think it’s possible that I haveContinue reading “Letter from Shanghai: Did COVID actually happen?”

Shanghai Lockdown: Second Time Around 

While Frank Sinatra and Henry Mancini crooned that “love was lovelier the second time around” I’m not sure there are too many sentiments worth celebrating when a lockdown comes around again. But, if experiencing things the second time around raises the level of intensity, this may be true whether in love or under lockdown.   IContinue reading “Shanghai Lockdown: Second Time Around “

Containing COVID China-style

Big data and cell phone apps, submitting paperwork, mandatory tests before entering the city…and, good old masks. A brisk walk through how China does it day-to-day. HI Parents! We are looking forward to starting our new semester on Monday! Here are some things to prepare:Before noon on Sunday, February 28th please send us your child’sContinue reading “Containing COVID China-style”