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I'm a big fan of Singapore. I've lived here twelve years. It's our home of choice. I obviously love it here, but this week, I'm loving it...

March is Women's History Month and, this year, we celebrate not only the history women have made, but the historical happenings that...

I'm the worst mom. I didn't get my teenage daughter Taylor Swift tickets. Gasp! I know, right? And oh, believe me, I tried. I spent hours...

My grandmother was a true lady, always perfectly dressed, often sporting pearls on an average Tuesday afternoon at the Piggly Wiggly. So...

As we are heading into the Chinese New Year celebrations here in Singapore, back home in the US, friends and family are getting ready for...

Just as the word "Christmas" conjures up certain images of brightly decorated trees and Santa, the phrase "Super Bowl" will set any...

Our 88th George Washington Ball was last night. What an amazing time we had! The entertainment! The music! The dancing! It was all truly...

Thaipusam is a vibrant and spiritually-charged event that draws devotees and spectators alike. It's a significant Hindu festival...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (aka MLK Day) is this Monday, January 15 – an opportune moment to reflect on the life and legacy of one of the...

During various times of the year, parts of Singapore are lit up in bright lights and brilliant colors, celebrating the multicultural and...

Donating to a worthy cause seems easy. Many people simply give to a charity that asks, give where they gave before, or talk with friends....

One holiday tradition for many people is giving back. Most of the charities and social enterprises below are open to volunteers, but they...

Thanksgiving isn't even here yet and Sing apore (and the whole world really) is already fully decked out, aglow with lights and the pink...

The first time I was in Bangkok for the month of April, I noticed how blazingly hot and humid it had become. Summer had already begun,...

Back when I first arrived in Singapore more than ten years ago, a good turkey seemed more challenging to find. Now? There's a plethora of...

So where did all these weird traditions having to do with Halloween come from? Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary...

I've lived here eleven years and the one thing – besides family and friends – that I really miss in Singapore is Fall. I miss unpacking...

Halloween is a perennial favorite of kids in America, and who can blame them? It’s the one day you’re allowed to take candy from...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But trust me, I don’t need a special month to make me aware of breast cancer. I’m hyper aware...

F1 weekend in Singapore always brings lots of excitement and a LOT of tourists. It also brings residents something special, just for us –...