To Love Somebody

To Love Somebody -Bee Gees Missing my love. He’s in the U.S. laying his mother to rest. And in one week, I will go to the U.S. to mourn my father. It doesn’t seem to be the best idea to be apart right now; it’s painful to not be able to hold each other in…

For My Broken Heart

Last night I prayed the Lord my soul to keep Then I cried myself to sleep So sure life wouldn’t go on without you But oh this sun is blinding me As it wakes me from the dark I guess the world didn’t stop For my broken heart             – “For…

weekend 24-26 February Pápa & Veszprém

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If you insist. #citraassdown #inauguration

I’ve been looking forward to this beer for weeks now. Been saving it for a Friday night when I could sit on the couch. I couldn’t wait to share it with all of you. That name-It’s funny. It’s clever. And I now know that I particularly like a beer brewed with Citra and Centennial hops….

Sunday Thanksgiving

J.C. and I just returned from the Ukraine. After a rewarding trip professionally, it is time for family Thanksgiving. We’re not always together, and living abroad and having multiple families, we rarely celebrate on the day of, but this Sunday after Thanksgiving, my littles are making decorations, I am on hour seven making dinner with…

Four. Baby no more.

Since Scarlett’s birth, we have celebrated her birthday in her birthplace—China. And every year the Halls and the Murffs have been there to sing “Happy Birthday” to her, give her hugs, and high-five our little “sportgirl”, a title affectionately given to her by her Chinese Āyí (nanny) in recognition of her tenacity and strength. I…

Sümeg Castle

We hopped in the car and a cat-nap and 45 minutes later we arrived at the castle ready to eat goulash and schnitzel.  After a warming lunch on a 64 degree summer day, we walked up the stone driveway and into the castle grounds to tour each well restored room with props and descriptions of…

Ms. Sara’s 5 yo class

Mrs. Sara Twait created this End of Year Slide Show s http://images.travelpod.com/bin/tripwow/flash/tripwow.swf ” target=”_blank”> Thank you, China, for taking care of Christopher’s pre-school years.

The Wig–a short film (posted @ midtownjc.com)

Remember my post on filming at the house?  Jason finished the tedious task of editing among so much else—thank you.  And thank you to Mark for the original music. The usually sweet and happy Murff family transformed themselves to sweet and mourning—check out their subtle and precise expressions.  Scott and JC were behind the scenes…

She threw up at prom

                                    My sweet little girl. All dressed up and somewhere to go. Practicing her curtsy before we left, only to bury her face in my lap anytime someone spoke to her. But she had a blast in the…

5 year old Spring concert

Final in Shenzhen.  Looking at the thinner faces that used to be round with baby pudge, I realized that this was Christopher’s final concert with friends he’s had since he was two. I am grateful for Ms. Natalie, C’s music teacher, that has inspired a joy for music and dancing. Here’s a clip of his…

I Got the Message

I logged-in, I scrolled, I got excited when I saw I had a message.  I should have been excited to hear from Sara.  But the message turned from small talk of a summer well spent to, “I am writing you with sad news.”  They spent their days and nights in the hospital.  They should have…