The Viet School LifeI remember going to Viet School on Saturday’s with my buddies. It was really fun and something to look forward to. We would sing and eat…Jun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021
Vietnamese SchoolI remember going to Viet School on Saturday’s with my buddies. It was really fun and something to look forward to. We would sing and eat…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
The Hardships of WarAfter reading “Sans Papiers” by Le Thi Diem Thuy, in a sense, I felt the hardships that she as well as my parents had to go through during…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
The Shells of SocietyAfter reading “Always on the side of the Egg” by Haruki Murakami, I was intrigued. Murakami’s metaphor when comparing the egg to humans and…May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
Finding the Middle GroundAfter reading “My Grandmother Washes Her Feet in the Sink of the Bathroom at Sears” by Mohja Kahf, I was especially drawn into the poem…May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Appreciating WordsAfter reading “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins, I have finally come to understand that poetry is there to enjoy. As a young kid, I…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
The Beauty of PoetryLike all poems, I tend to re-read them over and over again, in hopes of understanding it or finding its true meaning. As I read the poem…Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
The Fun of BoredomReading Elan Cohen’s essay, “Harnessing Boredom in the Age of Coronavirus” made me think back to when it first happened. I remember…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Calm Before the StormCleaning is soothing. Whenever feelings of sadness or anger wave over me, my coping mechanism is to clean. Something about mopping floors…Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
The Calm in the StormAs I listened to how Hiroyuki Doi got started in his art career, it really got me thinking. Why did he decide to draw circles? Is there…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
