relationship circles

  • We are your biggest funs!

    While the TikTok ban was looming last week, a half million “TikTok refugees” flooded to a lesser known Chinese app, 小红书, RedNote. According to news reports, the app’s current users offered a humorous welcome, helping “refugees” navigate the mostly Chinese… Continue reading

    We are your biggest funs!
  • Circles and Spaces

    Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing thoughts about relationship circles, reflecting on sheep and goats and toilet paper brands. After reading the first of these posts, an author from my writing support group commented: One thing that might… Continue reading

    Circles and Spaces
  • Of Tissues and Toilet Paper

    My favorite tissue brand here in China has a lovely name. As the cover photo shows, the emoji leads consumers to add heart to heart (The first character also means “heart.”) and think of the phrase “心心相印,” literally “two hearts… Continue reading

    Of Tissues and Toilet Paper
  • You Invited Me In

    Jesus was talking to His followers about the final judgement (Matthew 25:31-46, New Living Translation). But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. All… Continue reading

    You Invited Me In