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Saturday – 5 things

Here are 5 things I am planning today: 1/ Homework! Review my new scene before submission. Work on an analysis of an essay of an essay to present for class “Love in Nine Chapters” by Leonarda Carranza. 2/ Bodyjam ! … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo 2024 – another new beginning

It’s November. And it’s been a minute. I just turned 59 last month. The year before THE year. My brother-in-law came up with that one, he’ll hit the six-oh 6 months ahead of me next year. My husband had a … Continue reading

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Still processing … life being Asian

“I worry about your Popo going out on her own. I’m glad she’s independent, but also relieved that with the pandemic she doesn’t venture out at all” “I worry about you too, Mommy, you’re an Asian woman. It’s all so … Continue reading

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Do I wanna know

I pride myself with being a somewhat “lax” mom especially from a stereotypical “Asian” Mom perspective . Oh I’ve been nagging my teen daughter to no end to finish up her final course of last academic year by the deadline … Continue reading

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But it all sparks joy

If you ask my husband, I have hoarding tendencies. I have tried time and time again, to declutter, organize, cull my wardrobe, with varying levels of success over the years. I love to shop too – especially warehouse and sample … Continue reading

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And there went almost 40 years…

Guess what I did on Thursday? I attended a Zoom high school reunion. I graduated from high school 37 years years ago. What. The. F. COVID has some unintended positive consequences, I suppose. We are all in our mid-50s now, … Continue reading

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And I just became 19 again -squee..

Did you know that a certain young actor, grew up to be a director and a writer? And he’s good. I read his book on his travels years ago and realized that the sensitive guy he appears to be in … Continue reading

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Strong as a mother

Kamala Harris is fulfilling not only the dream of many young women but her destiny as only her mother would know. When she gave tribute to her mother in her speech this past weekend, with the proud smile on her … Continue reading

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History being made

Well wow, after some excruciating days, truth and democracy prevails… Kamala Harris a shining star, Joe Biden a class act to move things in the right direction. Some wonderful speeches that inspired, celebrated diversity, and unity. Decent people. What a … Continue reading

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Book club

Before there was writing, there was reading. In my earliest memories of kindergarten, I was sitting in the corner on my own reading, while other kids were playing. I couldn’t yet speak English (although born in Montreal, I only spoke … Continue reading

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