A Chinese Bat Mitzvah

Check out today's NYTimes: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/08/nyregion/08batmitzvah.html

The "first wave" of Chinese girls adopted to the U.S. are reaching age 13, and lots of them are having bat mitzvahs. The article is a lot of fun, especially the shot of the yin-and-yang yarmulkes.

I don't really see anything like that for Annie when she turns 13, but one never knows, do one.

Anyway, it's a relief to read something celebratory about China adoption, after all of the sad news about the new regulations in China that restrict international adoptions.

As for me, I swear I'm still working on the new book. I'm in Chapter 12, and today, my friend Elizabeth gave me a great little scene to add to that chapter. Thanks, Liz!