halloween, hurricane sandy + lending a helping hand
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of unexpected activity. The New York City area was hit by a massive storm. The size of which no New Yorker expected […]
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of unexpected activity. The New York City area was hit by a massive storm. The size of which no New Yorker expected […]
I BOUGHT MY PLANE TICKET YESTERDAY!!! I am offically leaving NYC on December 10 to arrive in Taipei on December 11!! Phew, now that I’ve gotten that out of my […]
In 2010 I finished writing my first play, Lillian Smith: Being Heard. In it, I discuss the life of the white, southern American writer, Lillian E. Smith (1897-1966), who devoted her writing […]
It is very important to me to have a solid understanding of the history and workings of Taiwan before I arrive, so I am reading as much about Taiwanese history, culture […]
So, last Wednesday was the Fourth of July: a day that inspires thoughts of barbeques, beaches, baseball, beer + fireworks! Realizing that I will be in Taiwan next summer, I […]
In February of 2010, I visited a dear friend in Taipei City. I knew nothing about Taiwan, but, as far as I was concerned, having a friend who lived there was all the reason I needed to go. As […]