From 9/11 to the Pandemic: Trauma & Seedlings of Hope
When my 13 year old received a tracking device, I experienced the same sinking feeling that I did on the morning of September 11: I knew the world would never be the same.
Category Archives: Blooms
The Gift of Setbacks (SeedMoment #1)
Today’s frustrations can help us grow.
The Siren Song of Summer
Family fun in the sun beckons, but danger lurks in the shadows.
Brilliance: Generations in the Making
My ancestors and I helped champion my daughters’ triumphs.
Buried Asian Trauma and Treasure
When we unearth the secrets, we can find real treasure.
Life and Scare at 50
A rush to the ER and two birthday surprises in 50 hours in the week of my golden birthday.
Embracing Our Savage Side
Eating with our hands helped us rediscover our roots.
Goodbye Local, Hello Global Village
A good friend is leaving town. We still get to see each other whenever we want.
Self-Serve Happiness
Thanksgiving felt like it was going to be a dud. We did something about it.
Halo-Halo, the Remix
History can be preserved in an icy treat.
