Before the police killed George Floyd, I had shut myself away so I could be free from corona, free from the news, free from the hate Trump …
2019
What a weird, sometimes sad, but mostly wonderful year. 2019 started off on the wrong foot with my dad’s sudden passing, literally …
Protests in Colombia: A symbol of hope and transformation
Nationwide anti-government protests in Colombia happened today. Students, teachers, union leaders, representatives of indigenous groups, and …
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How to Travel the Trans-Siberian Railway
From a brief history of the railway system to tips for booking train tickets and obtaining a visa, this post shows you how to travel the …
General Tso, Chinese Food in America, and My Dad
I spent many hours of my childhood in Chinese restaurants. I did word searches and sipped on Shirley Temples while my dad whipped up Beef …
Identities (A continuation of my last post)
The other day I wrote a post about my fear of being looked down on by older White people. I was hesitant to publish my thoughts because I …
People Pleaser
A couple of weekends ago, my friend called me a People Pleaser. I admit it; I am totally a people pleaser and always have been. I go out of …
Beijing to Ulan-Ude by Train
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. I chant this line from My Fair Lady over and over to the rhythm of the train as we pass swaths …
To Write Again
Lately I've been getting the urge to write. In fact, I always get the urge to write but I rarely do it. Usually, by the time I dig out a …
A short beautiful airport story
I'm at the airport on my way to Seattle to meet one of my favorite people in the whole wide world. In line, I start to chat with another …
My Reflections: A Conversation Between Krista Tippett and David Whyte on “Ways of Being in the World”
I just returned from a forum with the creator and host of the podcast On Being, Krista Tippett, and poet and philosopher, David Whyte. …
My Attempt at Coherently Expressing my Thoughts on the Election
Yesterday was a strange and somber day. Even Mother Nature was mourning, casting grey clouds over the grieving …
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