Author Archives: Helen C

When I saw the word “Twist”, I thought of the moments when someone had twisted my words. Twisted words produce twisted emotions. How could I take a picture of either one? Then again, do I really want to see a … Continue reading →

While staring at the Eiffel Tower, Wei asked, “If Eiffel Tower is not an icon of France, do you think people would like it as much as they do now?” I couldn’t answer his question. But it was obvious that … Continue reading →

This is my entry for Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge. Is it true that only aged trees would show their roots above the ground like this? I mean normal trees… And after we have aged, we, too, would let others know … Continue reading →

I am going to take a 2-week vacation starting from tomorrow. “Vacation” sounds strange for a retired person, you probably think. For me, vacation means I don’t do anything I normally do, no cooking, no cleaning (not that I have … Continue reading →

Imaging cooking in this kitchen – no gas or electric stove, you couldn’t start the fire… and your mother-in-law is hungry… I like reading books. Most of the time, I don’t remember what I have read, but some books I … Continue reading →

I used to collect maple leaves. In the fall, whenever I was under a maple tree, I would pick some colorful leaves from the ground and later carefully place each in a book. One July day, while getting ready to visit … Continue reading →

A picture of my mother and my sister Karin…   Mother’s Day is coming. The following is what my sister Karin wrote about our mother. (Karin passed away last Nov.) *** My Mother – the Greatest Mom was a very … Continue reading →

Being Happy (My Happiness Project) I have read two or three more chapters of The Happiness Project. To be honest, the most useful tip I get out of the book is about cleaning/organizing my house (my room). After reading the book … Continue reading →

Yesterday was Chinese New Year. Happy Chinese New Year! We have a cold winter this year. Windy and cold. The day before yesterday I saw several groups of Canadian Geese flying northwest. Did they know something I didn’t? Had their … Continue reading →