The Oyster Pail

'The Oyster Pail' is an expatriate's take on Shanghai life. Expect candid dialogue and sincere reflection, set to the backdrop of this unique city.

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A tail of self-discovery: what I learned living with a rat

Have you ever faced a situation that turned you from a staunch idealist into someone willing to do whatever it takes to survive? I have.

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Gender-based violence and what you need to know in Shanghai

Together we can make Shanghai a city that doesn't accept violence against women and girls.

2023-11-24 18:24 0

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Double Eleven and shopping under the influence? Cheers to that!

Double Eleven is upon us. Studies show that people spend more money online when they’re drunk. Is it all a bit of fun, or is there a dark side to shopping under the influence?

2023-11-10 14:51 0

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Stories, relationships and experiences: How possessions shape us

We all have things we can't let go of: an ex-lover’s T-shirt or your dead cat’s collar. These items have no monetary value, yet we cannot bring ourselves to part ways. Why?

2023-10-27 15:04 0

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Stronger together: the unbreakable bonds of community

If you've been to a festival, game or gig and felt electricity in your veins or a lump in your throat, then you've experienced what I'd put at the heart of community: connection.

2023-09-08 15:31 0

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Turning 50: connection, community and the conversations that matter

Society is increasingly polarized and there’s a lot of misunderstanding, mistrust and even hatred between people. How can we shift the conversation from volume to value?

2023-08-25 17:14 0

Opinion

Home sweet home? Expat life and the fear of going back

As expatriates, we walk a tightrope between the foreign and the familiar. We exist between places wherever we are, meaning we are never fully home and never wholly ourselves.

2023-06-30 18:08 0

Opinion

Airing out: the beauty and significance of Shanghai's colorful laundry lines

The fluttering lines above our streets create connection. They remind us that we are not alone but rather part of the shared cloth of everyday life.

2023-06-16 16:09 0

Opinion

Mirror mirror on the billboard: an identity crisis and the powerful ties that bind us

What happens when a billboard reflects back a suspiciously accurate version of ourselves? I found myself face-to-face with an Apple advertisement featuring a model resembling me.

2023-06-02 18:18 0

Opinion

An eerie figure appears on Yandang Road in Shanghai

We can (and should) celebrate local entrepreneurs who infuse our lives with creativity and passion while acknowledging convenience's role in a fast-paced existence.

2023-05-26 17:39 0

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A tail of self-discovery: what I learned living with a rat

Gender-based violence and what you need to know in Shanghai

Double Eleven and shopping under the influence? Cheers to that!

Stories, relationships and experiences: How possessions shape us

Stronger together: the unbreakable bonds of community

Turning 50: connection, community and the conversations that matter

Home sweet home? Expat life and the fear of going back

Airing out: the beauty and significance of Shanghai's colorful laundry lines

Mirror mirror on the billboard: an identity crisis and the powerful ties that bind us

An eerie figure appears on Yandang Road in Shanghai

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The Oyster Pail

A tail of self-discovery: what I learned living with a rat

Gender-based violence and what you need to know in Shanghai

Double Eleven and shopping under the influence? Cheers to that!

Stories, relationships and experiences: How possessions shape us

Stronger together: the unbreakable bonds of community

Turning 50: connection, community and the conversations that matter

Home sweet home? Expat life and the fear of going back

Airing out: the beauty and significance of Shanghai's colorful laundry lines

Mirror mirror on the billboard: an identity crisis and the powerful ties that bind us

An eerie figure appears on Yandang Road in Shanghai

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