FOUR DAYS IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS
We think that our lives and current events are two different things, but sometimes they are inseparable. Thoughts on my time in Paris and the events on the evening of November 13, 2015.
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Trying to share my favorite Chinese literature is difficult, because the language does not flow evenly. But I try. Featuring: Xu Zhimo's most famous poem, "Saying Farewell to Cambridge."
Read MoreRUNNING IN THE FAMILY
Loving Taiwan hasn't been easy for me in the past. After all, loving something unfamiliar takes time and patience. And so, it took me nearly twenty years to learn how to love my roots unconditionally. Bonus: lots of photographs, taken by yours truly using an iPhone.
Read MoreTHIS FORTUNATE LIFE
Occasionally, I like to listen to the longer stories on This American Life. A couple weeks ago, I listened to the story of Abdi, a Somali refugee who won a lottery visa ticket to emigrate to the United States. It reminded me of my lucky streak. Or: Adrienne on the human side of global affairs and simple luck that changes people's lives.
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