Category Archives: Family

Neighbor’s Grandchildren Playing

Posted on August 7, 2014 by jasmine shei

Kids’ cheering voices outside of the window wakes her up. She (in-law) walks toward the window and looks down: Neighbor’s grandchildren are visiting, five of them, playing on the deck. Their colorful hats, shorts and bathing suits are dancing under … Continue reading →

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Invasion

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jasmine shei

Scrub, scrub, scrub I better get this house sparkling clean, The in-laws are coming; Scrub, scrub, scrub I will like their cooking and laugh at their jokes, Just do not ask me about their grandson; Scrub, scrub, scrub I will … Continue reading →

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An Act Of Love

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jasmine shei

I missed a call from my mom so I called her right back. I knew it must be something of the matter since she rarely called. “I could not sleep.” Mom’s voice was weak. “What is the matter?” I asked. … Continue reading →

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Where is Mrs. Pauley?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jasmine shei

Mrs. Pauley, my neighbor, had bad knees and I became her dog walker. It was my favorite pass time and Rocky, the black lab, was my buddy. Every time I came by the house, he greeted me with his licks … Continue reading →

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Lick My Rice Bowl Clean

Posted on June 13, 2014 by jasmine shei

My favorite meal is my mom’s one dish meal, pot-roasted pork chop with eggs, over rice. The pork chops are marinated overnight in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and pinch of sugar. Hot boiled eggs are browned in oil.   After pork … Continue reading →

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