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Author Archives: The soup lady
Vietnam 2018
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man. – Heraclitus Vietnam used to feel so far away from my life in the US. Not only is it … Continue reading
I am woman, hear me roar.
One year ago today, I gave my son a soaring lecture while wearing a white pantsuit. He didn’t want to come with me to cast my vote. He whined and hid under the covers. What he got in return was … Continue reading
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Becoming an American
In light of the recent Executive Order curtailing immigration and refugee resettlement, I am sharing my own story of becoming an American citizen. Coincidentally, it’s been almost exactly 20 years. In 1996 I was a junior at Brown, working towards a … Continue reading
Parental struggles
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has chimed in from near and far with words of wisdom and encouragement. As always, I am amazed by the strength of my community and the support that you all provide. It’s been a … Continue reading
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Chao ga: chicken rice congee
The Vietnamese are experts at comfort food. Bowl after steamy bowl of noodles and broths, large pots of simmering soups are at the heart of many family kitchens. Soups hold a special place in Vietnamese cuisine, cleansing and soothing the … Continue reading
Conversations worth having
A few weeks ago an old college friend, the mother of two young children, reached out to me via Facebook. She asked me for general parenting advice. What she got in return was likely more than she bargained for! I … Continue reading
Summer Travels: 2016 Edition
(Beaucaire, France) My family did not travel much during my childhood. Any traveling we did do was to visit friends and family, with the visitors crashing on couches and floors. I hated those family trips to San Jose, Vancouver, and … Continue reading
An update: dispatch from the other side
It’s been seven weeks since I left the working life for the other side, and it’s time for a little update. I’m still getting used to it, but I’ve enjoyed the unhurried life a lot, relieved to not be dashing to … Continue reading
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Vacation cooking
Many people go on vacation to escape the everyday, including cooking. They go to luxurious resorts or hotels and eat out daily, sometimes for all three meals. The Soup-er family doesn’t do that. Ever since we’ve had children, we have … Continue reading
This is not a mid-life crisis.
Today I resigned from my position as Director of Development at a health care nonprofit. I have never before resigned like this. I left my last two jobs to give birth to my children and to embark on new work … Continue reading
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