Category: Featured
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A New Read For You
Hey everybody! It’s been a while. Sorry I haven’t posted an update in… two years?! Sheesh. Well here’s some pictures of my kids to get you up to speed. As you can see, we’ve been busy. Adam and Leila are growing up fast, doing all the fun things 5-and-6-year-olds do. My kids are amazing. Seriously.…
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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.