A Mid-Autumn Far from Home
A Blister-Pack Mooncake in Grenoble My husband and I had just finished eating the second half of the mooncake. We ate it a day later than the official day of…
Musings
Paid to Read: Singapore’s Answer to Doomscrolling
Singapore now pays its citizens to read. It took me back to the reading sessions of my school mornings, and made me wonder if coins can buy a habit.
Starting Small: Two Entries a Week
You don't need an epic adventure to write consistently. Inspired by Jan Morris' late-life diary, here is how starting with two simple entries a week can build a sustainable routine.
Pigeons on the Balcony
Our new balcony in Grenoble comes with sweeping views of the Vercors and Chartreuse massifs, noisy pigeon wake-up calls, and — one morning — an actual nest in our box…
What I Can Do in Grenoble with Three Hours
I may sound like a country pumpkin, but I'm amazed by how many errands I can squeeze into just a few hours here. Living in a big city really does…