A man pounded a large drum. Penelope clasped her hands to her ears. “Too loud” she said. I tried to let her know what was happening when a masked man appeared next to us. As I began talking a large red creature emerged, towered over the masked man. It shook, mouth open, ready to eat the first […]
CNY in ATL (Part 1)
Our first adoption related event (non-agency related) is now a memory. Families with Children from China (FCC)-Atlanta chapter, hosted their annual Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration Saturday evening. Throughout the festivities a thought kept running through my mind: Are these girls, specifically the ones 13 and over, uncomfortable? Do they feel honored or scrutinized? I know […]