The only fond memories of my Chinese neighbors are of silver-haired Ah Por next door who gave me generous hongbaos at Lunar New Year and occasionally, the four-cornered doll pin cushions which she made herself.

• 唯一令我怀念的是住在我隔壁的一个银发阿婆。每年春节她会给我大红包，偶尔她也会送她亲手做的用来插针的针扎给我。