It’s Not Okay, Even if You Love Asian FoodEscaping from the biting chill, I hurriedly enter into a beautiful historic building downtown. One bonus to arriving early to appointments…Jan 29, 2023Jan 29, 2023
Still We Rise: The Resilience of RefugeesPeter Parker. Diana Prince. Clark Kent. They’re the unassuming individuals who you encounter in the produce section of your grocery store…Oct 11, 2020Oct 11, 2020
Pandemic: Through the Lens of a RefugeeToday was an ordinary day for most, but not for me. From the moment I started my morning, I knew two truths. First, we’re living during a…May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Actions Speak Louder: 20 Reasons to Smile After the Refugee Ban“Accept what you can’t change and change what you can’t accept.” ~ Jeannine Garsee. Her words tell us that change won’t occur over…Feb 4, 2017Feb 4, 2017
The Photo That Spoke a Thousand Words…and MoreIn my recent visit to Việt Nam, one particular event reminded me of a photo that I saw when I was twelve years old. This photo became…Jul 24, 2016Jul 24, 2016
A Sea of Black Hair: The Comfort of HomeIt’s like clockwork. I know that a major holiday is about to embark when “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “A Charlie Brown…Mar 5, 2016Mar 5, 2016
When People Laugh, I Get Free StuffA porcelain tea set, an additional Clinique gift with gift with purchase, corn-on-the-cob-on-a-stick, tempura cheesecake à la mode, a…Feb 15, 20162Feb 15, 20162
We’re Not All The Same: Why Lunar New Year MattersIt’s that time of the year again. Lunar New Year. A time to forge ahead, a time for renewal, and to usher in good fortune. A time to…Feb 6, 201624Feb 6, 201624