Author Archives: The soup lady

A story to tell

Posted on November 30, 2015 by The soup lady

I wrote this piece in 2013 but haven’t found the right time to share it until now. For months, the refugee crisis in Europe has been worsening; the EU’s response has been divided and inadequate in the face of massive … Continue reading →

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Losing the elephant

Posted on July 13, 2015 by The soup lady

It took me nearly six months to plan our trip to Vietnam.  Airfare, lodging, transportation, tours, visas, itinerary–it all took a while to come together.  Add to that all the complications of traveling with a large group that included 4 … Continue reading →

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The Untangling

Posted on June 2, 2015 by The soup lady

It’s been a month since we’ve returned from Vietnam and I haven’t been able to compose a decent post to document any part of the experience.  The combination of post-vacation catch up and juggling hasn’t left much time for thought … Continue reading →

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Time and place

Posted on April 19, 2015 by The soup lady

This is our third and final day in Hanoi and I’ve been trying to figure out these feelings of déjà vu.  I’ve been here before many times, many years ago. Back then I never ventured very far from the Hoan Kiem and Old Quarter, … Continue reading →

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Personal Narrative

Posted on March 11, 2015 by The soup lady

I’ve been reading Quan Barry’s new novel, She Weeps Each Time You’re Born, and I feel haunted. As I’ve gotten older, with the addition of a husband and two children, I’ve gotten more sensitive to painful story lines, particularly those … Continue reading →

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Dear Goat: This year, I wish for…

Posted on February 19, 2015 by The soup lady

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Happy lunar new year everyone!  I am not a good Vietnamese girl when it comes to celebrating Tet. Honestly, once Tet rolls around, I’m still recovering from the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years trifecta.  I can’t handle all the … Continue reading →

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I get shit done.

Posted on September 21, 2014 by The soup lady

I recently had the good fortune of attending BIF10, a singular storytelling summit focused on social innovation and personal journeys.  I had attended as a guest vis-a-vis my professional work with a healthcare nonprofit.  Aside from knowing that it was … Continue reading →

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Yesterdays

Posted on July 21, 2014 by The soup lady

We visited the old alma mater recently, a one hour drive away but 18 years away from the lives we live today.  It had been four years since our last visit, when Soup-er Boy was barely 5 and Soup-er Girl still … Continue reading →

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Summer eating

Posted on July 1, 2014 by The soup lady

It’s that time of year again–evening meals outside on the deck with tasty grilled fare and cold drinks.  After a two delicious meals out at some first-rate restaurants–to celebrate Mr. No Nom’s birthday (Sarma) and our 14th wedding anniversary (Journeyman)–I’ve … Continue reading →

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Peach Kuchen

Posted on June 17, 2014 by The soup lady

Okay, so this isn’t a Vietnamese dish.  But there are so many lovely peaches at the markets now that I can’t help but whip up a yummy peach tart. Plus it’s a hit with the entire commune–young and younger! Several … Continue reading →

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