Monthly Archives: December 2012

Beijing Baozi – An Epic Journey (part 1)

Posted on 14/12/2012 by haonowshaokao

It started with my wife. She’s from The South, loves every kind of baozi, and takes me to eat them whenever she has the chance. Sometimes, if there’s time, we go out to eat them for breakfast. One morning we … Continue reading →

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Mary Roberts – 1920 – 2012

Posted on 11/12/2012 by haonowshaokao

Mary Roberts, my grandmother, died on the 29th of November at the age of 92. It’s her funeral today in Speke in Liverpool, where she spent most of her life. I’d like to be there, but one of the disadvantages … Continue reading →

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Winter in the old place

Posted on 09/12/2012 by haonowshaokao

So, we’ve moved back in with V’s parents, suddenly and without much warning. Her sister, currently seven months pregnant, decided she wanted her flat back, and that was pretty much that. Fortunately the two houses are ten minutes walk away … Continue reading →

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