One of the nicest traditions in Taiwan at Chinese New Year is the Giving and Receiving of Red Envelopes, these contain money for spending on gifts or whatever the recipient decides. Compared to traditional gift giving, it may seem a little crude, but after thousands of years of giving gifts, the Chinese have narrowed it down to a… Read More »
Me in my first kilt!!!, originally uploaded by Jim & Claire. Having worn a kilt at least once, I can attest they are quite comfortable, definitely not feminine, and really can help get a conversation started! But if you are wondering whether to wear sneakers, tuxedo shoes, or brogues… I am not sure I can provide a good… Read More »
Yes, tomorrow is July 4th, a celebration for the United States. In my family, though, we’ve adopted the tradition of “Liberty Days”. Tomorrow is Liberty Day It’s quite simple: if either of us (or both) want some free time from each other, we declare an infrequent Liberty Day in which we both can do whatever we want, eat… Read More »