Yakuza Baby: Mooncakes

You will know when you see it: there are people–most often children, but adults too–who are lost. Lost in themselves. They do not know their own hearts, but in time to come, they will learn. Hopefully. Most have been this person at some point in their lives, sometimes they will find themselves for a brief, fleeting moment before falling, lost once more. Eileen Tan was one such individual–or not-individual.  The almost-twelve-year-old had dark hair that was in plaits one week, loose…

Mid-Autumn Festival Party with TAP in Chicago

The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) has been a Chinese tradition since 16th century BCE; it's an opportunity for friends to celebrate togetherness and rejuvenation. Bring your friends and join Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) in this celebration of the full harvest moon with traditional Chinese costumes, stories, games, lanterns, and mooncakes (月餅) LOCATION: Rooftop party room at EnV, 161 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654. Perfect for moon-gazing with its amazing views…