Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Wenshu Temple 文殊院 Dilemma

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For thirty years, my mother and her sister believed they had secured their final resting places. They purchased spots in the basement columb...

A New Chapter at 97: My Aunt’s Transition

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My oldest uncle passed away just a month before his 94th birthday. His wife, my aunt, is two years younger than him. After his passing, she ...
Sunday, February 15, 2026

A Hero in the Family: The Gift of Life

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My three sons all work in the medical field—two doctors and a pharmacist—dedicating their lives to others. Last year, the "gift of life...
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

My Grandpa’s Only Great-grandson Who Carries His Family Name Married

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My grandpa’s only great-grandson who carries his last name recently got married. He was born during China’s “One Child” policy. At first, hi...
Saturday, April 26, 2025

My mom passed away at age 94.

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My mom was a daughter of the fourth and the last generation of the salt merchant from her family. She was the last one to die of five siblin...
Sunday, February 19, 2023

Til Death Do Us Part? Not really!

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When we carefully look around, till death do us a part? We find connections between life and death everywhere. The Chinese care about their ...
Sunday, November 6, 2022

My mom was released from the hospital while her sister JuMing (举铭)died at home.

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My mom turned 91 this past March and she has been free from taking any pills since her dementia. Her blood pressure was fine since she didn’...