Not that I’m competitive or keeping score or anything, but I have been vaguely aware that Bill, Daphne and Zoe have all visited mainland China while I’ve yet to make this short trip from Seoul.  AND, the 10 year visa to China has been burning a hole in my passport for nearly two years now!  … More Short sojourn in Beijing

Zoe turned 15 in mid-February when it was still quite frigid and spring felt very far away.  Once again we trotted out our scarce birthday decorations and I travelled miles and spent a small fortune to get the ingredients necessary for a Stanton birthday cake with homemade buttercream frosting.  Super sweet and always a reminder … More Savoring our last spring with Daphne and Zoe in Seoul