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Essay / At sea, bound for Nassau

Thanksgiving at Sea

Cover image from Thanksgiving at Sea
From the original post on Koffeemocha.

A MOMENT TO CONSIDER

Writing aboard a ship bound for Nassau, Kefei reflects on the ordinary pleasures of being a grandfather and the growing harmony between his Shanghai, California, and New York identities.

Family, presence, and writing become ways to recognize change that happens quietly. Gratitude turns toward the people who help a life become more fully itself.

A reading note on the published post. The complete piece, photographs, and conversation are on Koffeemocha.

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Who has helped you grow in a way you did not expect?

A question to carry into your day, or your next conversation over coffee.

Published Nov 26, 2025. Reading time estimated at 220 words per minute.
Source: Being Bold by Kefei Wang ↗

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