Various

Various updates, including another about the 2nd gravlax, the letter I wrote to the president, etc.

Giving credit where it’s due

I won’t give specifics, but I want to say that H is my best friend and co-conspirator and am very happy to have her in my life.

The mere fact that when I am feeling most at sea and most doubt my own sanity, I can talk with her and be reassured that I am okay [...]

Rest in Peace – Leon Pon

My last surviving uncle on my Chinese side, Leon Pon has had Alzheimer’s for years/decades. He died with friends and family in attendance yesterday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. in Oakland, California.

I hope my Chinese family over there is doing well. I hear some of my younger first cousins once removed are freaking out a little [...]