Category: Featured
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There and Back Again: A Malaysian Reunion
I remember growing up when my dad would take us to family reunions. We’d spend the day at a park somewhere, goofing off with cousins while the adults took grainy videos.
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Toddlers and Transitions
What a difference six months can make. When we last checked in, I was living with my mom and preparing for a new job. The kids were playing in the mud and enjoying a new cat. Now it’s September and I’ve got updates to report.
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New Cat, New Job
Hey all, happy spring! It’s a rainy 45⁰ F as I write this, but sunny days are on the way.
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Hurry Up and Wait: Our Immigration Journey
It’s been six months since my family touched down in the United States. We’ve enjoyed hikes, home cooking, and a few holidays along the way.
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The Longest Day: Our Trip Around the World
We did it. We’re home.
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Balik Kampung: Malaysian Village Life
When most people think of Malaysia, they probably picture the iconic Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
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For My Father
My father, Bradley Arden Hoffman, passed away last week at 70 years old. He was many things to many people. This is what he was to me.
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The Horrors of Durian
It’s called the “King of Fruits”. It’s big and stinky and revered in Southeast Asia. I’m talking, of course, about durian.
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Malaysia Achieved (I made it!)
Well here I am. The ‘Land of the Indigenous Malay’. I had a hell of a time getting here, which I guess should be expected for a 10,000-mile trip.