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Growing up, one classmate told people he was born on a star. We laughed it off but, underneath, I empathized. I knew very little about my Korean origins, many moons from where I landed in America. Alien and alone, I tried to make sense of my differences without all the information. Being ½, Asians don’t…
When I was a kid, what was the first thing I did when I heard my parents would be out of town? Mom, if you’re reading this, the answer is Picked up my room, Asked for extra credit homework assignments, Rested, Told my friends no parties when my parents were gone, Missed You! I’ve heard…
These days live entertainment and family traditions find themselves competing with, and wondering how to beat, the virtual realities so many people live in. People shape their own ideal lives in social media or step into and succeed in any role in a make-believe dimension – how does one top that? Under the big top,…
Working at a university I pick up tidbits of wisdom here and there. One day in casual conversation, one professor said to me, “Math is not just about the numbers!” At the time I just shook my head in agreement and wished him well on his way out the door trying to figure out math…
Disney animated films represent a memorable, magical rite of passage! Most of us remember our first favorite Disney character that leaped from the screen, welcoming us into their world – mine was Cinderella.* As we grew, we became more complex characters, our crowds changed and new favorites joined our immediate Disney family! As with every…
Growing up, one classmate told people he was born on a star. We laughed it off but, underneath, I empathized. I knew very little about my Korean origins, many moons from where I landed in America. Alien and alone, I tried to make sense of my differences without all the information. Being ½, Asians don’t…
When I was a kid, what was the first thing I did when I heard my parents would be out of town? Mom, if you’re reading this, the answer is Picked up my room, Asked for extra credit homework assignments, Rested, Told my friends no parties when my parents were gone, Missed You! I’ve heard…
These days live entertainment and family traditions find themselves competing with, and wondering how to beat, the virtual realities so many people live in. People shape their own ideal lives in social media or step into and succeed in any role in a make-believe dimension – how does one top that? Under the big top,…
Working at a university I pick up tidbits of wisdom here and there. One day in casual conversation, one professor said to me, “Math is not just about the numbers!” At the time I just shook my head in agreement and wished him well on his way out the door trying to figure out math…
Disney animated films represent a memorable, magical rite of passage! Most of us remember our first favorite Disney character that leaped from the screen, welcoming us into their world – mine was Cinderella.* As we grew, we became more complex characters, our crowds changed and new favorites joined our immediate Disney family! As with every…
Growing up, one classmate told people he was born on a star. We laughed it off but, underneath, I empathized. I knew very little about my Korean origins, many moons from where I landed in America. Alien and alone, I tried to make sense of my differences without all the information. Being ½, Asians don’t…
When I was a kid, what was the first thing I did when I heard my parents would be out of town? Mom, if you’re reading this, the answer is Picked up my room, Asked for extra credit homework assignments, Rested, Told my friends no parties when my parents were gone, Missed You! I’ve heard…
These days live entertainment and family traditions find themselves competing with, and wondering how to beat, the virtual realities so many people live in. People shape their own ideal lives in social media or step into and succeed in any role in a make-believe dimension – how does one top that? Under the big top,…
Working at a university I pick up tidbits of wisdom here and there. One day in casual conversation, one professor said to me, “Math is not just about the numbers!” At the time I just shook my head in agreement and wished him well on his way out the door trying to figure out math…
Disney animated films represent a memorable, magical rite of passage! Most of us remember our first favorite Disney character that leaped from the screen, welcoming us into their world – mine was Cinderella.* As we grew, we became more complex characters, our crowds changed and new favorites joined our immediate Disney family! As with every…
Colorful ballons and Summer…fun and beautify!
Thanks! I love your name, what was your favorite island? I’ll have to check out your blog tonight! Thanks for wandering by!