“You Got A Keeper!”
Just this morning, my parents and I were at a community gathering. We sat down at a circular table, and not long after, an older gentleman joined us. He was […]
Tag Archives: Family
Buddy the Elf, what do you think about adoption?!
After a stressful week of deadlines and exams, I thought it would be relaxing to hunker down with a cozy mug of hot chocolate and watch a holiday movie to […]
Star of the Week (Review)
Star of the Week Authors: Darlene Friedman, Roger Roth (Illustrator) Rating: ★★★★☆ Plot Summary: Star of the Week is a book recommended for children ages 5 – 9 and is about a little […]
Family Gathering, Family Stories
The Importance of Family Stories Last fall, the day before Thanksgiving to be precise, I ended up comically going to the Urgent Care center in my city after a squirrel […]
Some Call it Rehab. I said, “No, no, no.”
I’m part of a group of Chinese adoptees and adoptive parents on Facebook. One adoptive mother commented on a post with the following idea about adoption: “So many people call adoption “redemption” […]
What’s Wrong With Gotcha Day?
While walking with a friend to dinner, I chatted about my day and important recent events. When I looked over to the spot she had been standing, I saw just […]
STUCK Documentary on ABC Nightline OCT. 29
The ABC News Nightline episode on international adoption, featuring STUCK, will air TUESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 29 With the Minnesota Transracial Film Festival coming up, there are several documentaries that I’m […]
Motherbridge of Love (Review)
Motherbridge of Love Authors: Xinran Xue, Josée Masse (Illustrator) Ranking: ★★★☆☆ Plot Summary: This book is a short poem, explaining to adopted children that they have two important women who have shaped their lives […]
Rethinking the “Angry Adoptee”
I have a cousin who is also a transnational, transracial adoptee and is only two months older than I am. For many years, we were Thanksgiving table enemies, trying to […]
Shaoey and Dot: Bug Meets Bundle (Review)
Shaoey and Dot: Bug Meets Bundle Authors: Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, Jim Chapman (Illustrator) Ranking: ★☆☆☆☆ Plot Summary: The book is written and illustrated by Shaoey’s family members who have also founded a […]
Red Thread Broken 