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Taiwanese Carnival Games

I have a soft spot for carnival games, especially the janky DIY kind found in tourist areas and night markets around Taiwan. [...]

Have You Thanked Your Mom Today?

Here's a way to celebrate APA Heritage Month and Mother's Day: 18 Million Rising's Thank You Mom project [...]

Grandmothers and Great-Grandmothers

What was my favorite part of going to Taiwan? Visiting my 90 year old grandmothers and seeing my boys meet their great-grandmothers. [...]

We Might Be Ugly Americans

  This really happened. We were at a history park in Yilan County (sorry I can’t be more specific, I was doubled over with food poisoning most of the day), I heard their voices. “Where are [...]

It Seems Like a Dream

The wonderful thing about photos is that they allow you to capture moments that would otherwise seem like a dream. Look at this before you go about your day. Just do it. [...]

Help! I’m a Single Mother Abroad

We sent HapaPapa on a plane back home. That's right, I'm a single mother abroad for the rest of the week [...]

Do They Celebrate Easter in Asia?

I was hoping to let the whole basket and bunny thing slide this year, but it looks like we'll be having Easter in Asia. [...]

Reflections on My Childhood Trip to Taiwan

  In just a few days, my family will be boarding a plane for Taiwan. One of the reasons I really wanted to make this journey now, is that I’d like my boys to be able [...]