Several weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me about the Olympics, being held in Beijing, China. As someone who lived in Beijing for 4 years, I was both intrigued and confused at the fact that I was barely aware the Olympics were even taking place. I’d like to explore why I, and some of … Continued
For four years of my early life, I was what they called a “third culture kid.” For those who have yet to live abroad, a “third culture kid,” or “TCK,” is a kid who has the opportunity to grow up in a completely different place than their parents. My mom was born in Long Island, … Continued
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with renowned film composer Ruth Mendelson, who is currently celebrating the release of her first novel, “The Water Tree Way.” We had a lovely chat over Zoom, where we talked about her history and prolific career, as well as her frequent collaborations with … Continued