Mother’s Day and Vincent’s birthday have always been synonymous. He was born on May 7th, and then 5 days later he finally came home from the hospital on Mother’s Day. That has and will probably always be my very best Mother’s Day gift. A newborn child coming home after 5 days in the ICU wasContinue reading My Mothering is Changing
There’s really nothing spectacular about this outfit–other than it’s a take on the Canadian tuxedo but in all off-white denim version. What is special about these pictures however is that I just received my permanent HK resident card! Yes, after living here for over 7 years, one is able to apply for residency. As we’reContinue reading I’m an HK Resident!
Kremb de la Kremb Carving and Louella Odié in Boracay I’ve finally figured out what’s been bugging me: I don’t know when we will be able to travel again. We are a family that works hard in anticipation of the next vacation. It’s been Kevin and my way of life for over 20 years. It’sContinue reading When will I travel again?
I’m at a loss for what to write about over here on Kremb de la Kremb. I feel like my creativity is being zapped. Aside from wearing loungewear that isn’t worthy of styling, I have things I want to say, but don’t know how to start…That’s where I’m at. So, since I’m at a loss,Continue reading Spring Break 2020
Today I want to make a happy list. With everything so uncertain, it seems like something that can lift my spirits. I can remember the day I took these pictures: I wanted to wear sequins but in a casual way. This made me happy. Then, as I set out with my tripod and camera, theContinue reading Make a Happy List
It’s official: Covid-19 is a global pandemic. As this scary, dystopian-like fact has stumbled into being over the last few days, I’ve been watching silently, knowing I best share my experiences. I can remember at the end of January, we were just hearing the news… I’m not an expert by any means, but with scaryContinue reading Living During Covid-19
Oh Lordy! Usually my remote control setup that I affectionately call “Remota,” works for me. I find a nice complimentary wall in my neighborhood, set up my tripond and camera, connect my phone and camera, and I’m ready to shoot. I’m able to look at the phone, see the shot, click, and two seconds laterContinue reading Remota and Me: How I Take Photos of Myself
Long ago, in 1992, I was leaving for a year to study abroad in Florence, Italy. My sister gave me the nicest, most thoughtful, going away gift: a silver St. Christopher medal. It was engraved and everything. (I can’t seem to remember the message, but it was definitely special.) St. Christopher is the patron saintContinue reading St. Christopher, Protect Us
My sister and I were talking about how we both have serious birthday issues–her’s is February 9th, and mine was yesterday, February 21st. We really don’t like our birthdays. Too much hype, too many great expectations, when really it’s just another day. Although the one birthday I did absolutely enjoy the most in my lifeContinue reading Turning 48 Birthday Will Be Different Than the Rest
Whoa. And wow! I have now just come up for a breath of fresh New Year air. I know the exact moment I got sick: it was December 31st at 7 pm. I turned to my niece and said, “I think I need to lay down for a moment.” It’s now 13 days later, andContinue reading I Completely Missed the New Year!
It’s hard to imagine that this lovely past Sunday we spent it at the beach with friends. I’d like to imagine everything is fine and dandy, but the truth is Hong Kong is in dire straights right now. I’m not very political, and I don’t plan to be, but if you pray, please do soContinue reading A Fall Beach Days
We owned a Jeep Cherokee during those two years in Saudi Arabia. It was perfect for getting us to all the camping destinations we went to during our Saudi years. Kevin and I lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for two years from 1999 to 2001. At that time it was illegal for women to drive.Continue reading Monday Memories: Driving in Saudi Arabia