It's risky business. I mean to compare one culture to another. In this post, I would like to show how David Casarett tastefully handles COMPARING ONE CULTURE TO ANOTHER in his novel Murder at the House of Rooster Happiness. How do we do that at the risk of offending our readers? Today, …
TONE SETTING–an illustrated explanation
David Casarett’s novel, Murder at the House of Rooster Happiness, is a showcase for Thai culture. In our last discussion on “cultural” references in fiction, we focused on the author’s addition of Thai food and descriptions. From him, we can learn how to incorporate foreign food in our …
Definition: “cultural insider”
When we cross into another culture, it is helpful to have a "cultural insider," one who shows you how to maneuver in the society or work place. This may mean your new acquaintance takes you around to the shops and help you set up your household with electricity and water. It could mean she explains …
Not in Kansas Anymore–New world traveler finds a way to feel at home!
You know it’s the car ride home when you hear these lyrics. In all seriousness, we have a playlist on our phones titled “Car Ride Home”! It’s full of bluegrass songs from the Franz Family. We recently discovered it’s the only music that soothes our son on the car ride home. I’m amazed but not …
Tea Time: Get to Know our Chinese neighbors – Sweet rice drink
Who drinks it and Why? When I was a child, I remembered we can only drink this kind of beverage at the Spring Festival when we visit our relatives and friends. First, because it’s very cold at Spring Festival, it can make our body warm; what’s more, Chinese people like to drink wine in festivals …