We all need the sun
The people who work in plant nurseries or shops probably often get this question - “does this plant need light/sun?”
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Departing Ways
Zhang AiLing or Eileen Zhang was a writer who inspired legions of fans. I don't know why I was a fan - my Chinese is so shit I probably didn't really understand half the stuff she wrote. But for years I bought and tried to read Zhang's short stories, novellas, letters, essays and even literary criticism.
the wisdom of (very small) trees
My mom came over for dinner today. My task for her was to help me trim and “train” my unruly bonsai. And although she does not have any practical experience, she has been studiously watching videos on YouTube.
A Long Walk
Even in tiny countries like ours, regionalism exists. And among accounts of regional pride, none is as fierce as the Easties’.