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FongsAmigos

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How to Work from Home

Tips on working from home from someone who's been doing it for 20 years. Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2020 at FongsAmigos

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A Triumphant Return

It was an emotional day returning to the orphanage where my daughter spent her first 11 months. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the staff and director. This is the same director who handed us our beautiful daughter so many years ago. I think she was just as excited to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2013 at FongsAmigos

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Eve of a Return

My internet connection is spotty here in China, so I apologize for not including some of the photos we've taken. I can't even upload a stickman drawing. I also don't have access to Facebook here (China is rad), so this may be the one post that finds its way there... Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2013 at FongsAmigos

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To the Loyal Followers of this blog (all of whom would easily fit around my dining room table): Your patience--and frustration at the dearth of updates--is about to be rewarded. After a prolonged dormancy, I plan to fire up the blog again as we return to China this summer. No!... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at FongsAmigos

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Whither Thou Debate?

I didn't watch the Presidential Debates, which also means I didn't watch the Vice-Presidential Debate either. I did, however, watch my Facebook wall light up with live coverage from my friends (some very funny posts) and then their opinions on who they thought won (some very passionate posts). And while... Continue reading

Posted Oct 19, 2012 at FongsAmigos

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Putting the "F" in "Folding"

The fitted sheet perplexes me. What did we do before it came along and squeezed itself around our mattresses? Not even Wikipedia knows with any sense of authority. But what gets me the most about the fitted sheet is how to fold the damn thing. I will never get how... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2012 at FongsAmigos

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A Return to Fitness

I went to the gym today--for the first time since May 2010... At that time, we were in the throes of waiting to hear from China about when we would travel to pick up Jameson. I don't remember why I simply stopped going to work out. Busy. Nervous. Busy. And... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2012 at FongsAmigos

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One-Word Resolutions

I rarely make New Year's Resolutions. After the hustle of the holiday season, it seems a futile act of contrition to attempt some personal promises that so easily fall to the wayside after a fleeting passage of time and lax self-enforcement, e.g., eat better, exercise more. But I read Mari... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at FongsAmigos

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Crouching Traditions, Hidden Presents

As my daughter (now 8) gets older and more excited about Christmas, she also has gotten a little more resourceful in trying to find where all the Christmas presents are. My son (4), on the other hand, seems to be only a witness to his older sister's excitement and curiosity... Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at FongsAmigos

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Yin Yang--and a Prediction

As our children grow up together and become their own--albeit very small--people, I'm starting to recognize that even though our lives often may seem like a bomb going off in a custard pie factory full of long-haired persian cats, bringing Jameson into our family has created balance in our home.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at FongsAmigos

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June 28, 2010 (SHENYANG, CHINA)--A shy, quiet, 2-3/4 year old boy walked into the Civil Affairs office conference room, led by the hand of the director of his orphanage. Standing there, waiting for him, were the people in the pictures that came from America. The people his caretakers pointed to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2011 at FongsAmigos

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I want to say one word to you, Ben. Just one word. Plastics.

I recently reviewed some old posts here and discovered the recurring theme that I don't like water in plastic bottles. Or, at the very least, I like writing about how I don't like water delivered in and consumed from plastic bottles. And it made me wonder where this plastic-bottled-water avarice... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2011 at BluePlanet Dad

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Updates from Inside Japan

Just spoke wtih my mom (she's native born Japanese for those who didn't know) and all of our relatives in Japan are okay. Thanks to everyone for your well-wishes. Now here's the update from my family there. TOKYO--My cousin lives there. She says they've had hundreds of aftershocks, most of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2011 at FongsAmigos

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Apologies to the curious, devoted, and curiously devoted followers of this humble blog. I've been caught up in living this life and have been woefully remiss in posting updates. We're now home seven (7) months with Jameson. Really. He's doing amazingly well! I'd still say that of the four of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2011 at FongsAmigos

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Soften your focus... Let the image find you... Do you see it...? It's right there, dude! Now follow the white rabbit with me for a bit... You did see the rabbit, right? The United States touts itself as having the greatest military in the world. As a proud American, I'll... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2011 at BluePlanet Dad

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Even Lord Vader's Gotta Duck Sometimes

We just got a reminder that it's time to do our 6-month Post-Placement meetup with our adoption agency. Six months??? Where did that time go? Why, it seems only last week we were in China where I introduced myself to him as his father--while we were battling deep in the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2011 at FongsAmigos

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Fits and Starts--and More Fits

I've had a pretty big year. And now, as everyone does their 2010 retrospectives, I'll throw my own into the mix. 2010 started out with a lot of promise for me. I had just completed the Executive Program in Sustainable Management at Presidio Graduate School and had a pretty good... Continue reading

Posted Dec 28, 2010 at BluePlanet Dad

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Christmas for 4

This Christmas, I'm thankful to have my whole little family here. Last year at this time, I thought for sure we would've already had Jameson home. I clearly remember the sadness of knowing he was a part of our life but that he was still in China. And now here... Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2010 at FongsAmigos

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Don't Make Me Have to Pull This Planet Over...

I have two young kids who act like siblings. In other words, they argue with each other. A lot. As the parent and grown-up in residence, it thus becomes my job to tell them to stop arguing and work it out. I don't care who started it or whose fault... Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2010 at BluePlanet Dad

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It's November 19, And Guess Who Showed Up At The Mall?

While eating lunch in the food court before the noon show of "Megamind" today, Harper noticed a table tent announcing Santa's arrival at the mall tonight. So we planned a return to see Santa with her and her brother. After the movie, Harper asked, "Will it be the real Santa... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2010 at FongsAmigos

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Packaging is the bane of my attempts to live sustainably. Most of the time, it's strictly single use, not recyclable (think of those bubble packs hanging in a phone store), petroleum-based, and then you get all that packaging placed in a shopping bag that you might---but more likely won't---reuse. <heavy... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2010 at BluePlanet Dad

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How Bad is TV, Really?

Today my 7-year old starts a school-wide two-week Screen Blackout. For someone who grew up watching a lot of TV, that seems like a big order. On the days when the 3-year old is home, we sit and watch Sesame Street while we have lunch. I learned all of my... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2010 at FongsAmigos

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What Next, Fair Hybrid?

One of my favorite automotive journalists, Ezra Dyer, wrote in the August 2010 issue of Automobile magazine, "All hybrids are not created equal." In looking around at the hybrid offerings, he's right. Edmunds.com lists 58 hybrids available. Here's how they, for lack of a better term, break down: Cars: 29... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2010 at BluePlanet Dad

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I've Been Here This Whole Time

I never thought I'd have to do this, but the readership response has been significant enough that I am obligated to apologize for being radio silent since my last post in early September. I've been a little busy. Sorry. First the Jameson Update. And for that, we go to our... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2010 at FongsAmigos

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You, I Will Call "Bola"

The bull had been running at full speed. It showed hardly any sign of fatigue except for the gleam of exertion flashing on its skin when it would occasionally spin on its heels for an abrupt change in direction to dodge its pursuer. To watch the chase was to witness... Continue reading

Posted Sep 2, 2010 at FongsAmigos

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