If you’re in your 20s and are feeing trapped in your job, I hope this post helps. I’m in Boston’s Financial District for a morning meeting. Think tall skyscrapers, monuments of stone, steel and glass, around and all above you, blocking the blue sky. When I come here, I often get the same vibe when
Category: Personal
My First Sketch
Sometimes, when I hit a stretch of unscheduled time, I’m at a loss as to what to do. This happened to me during the long holiday weekend, when we came back from skiing. I can usually come up with some “stay busy” activities, but frankly, I didn’t feel motivated to pay bills, check social media
What Home Means
We were skiing Up North for a few days for the long holiday and just arrived back home this afternoon. It made me think about how we humans are herd animals. Let me explain. After unloading the car and stowing some gear, everyone went off to do their own thing. My wife and one child
Chinese New Year and ‘The Code’
Happy Chinese New Year! Last night, many Chinese households had a family reunion dinner, at which relatives gathered and ate traditional dishes such as fish, noodles and dumplings. Houses were swept clean, new clothes were bought, and now, it’s a time to enjoy family and fellowship. Growing up, Chinese New Year was a low-key affair.
Our Family’s Immigrant Story
“So, are you Chinese or Indonesian?” one of my children asked me today. I paused a long time. My kids are Amer-Asian. They live in a nice town and go to amazing private schools. A branch of their mother’s family came over on the Mayflower. I’m not sure if they’re ready to hear the full
Jodi Grant & Cycle for Survival
If you’re looking for a good cause, consider supporting my friend Jodi Grant. She was the victim of a hit and run accident and has undergone a number of painful surgeries. A key part of her recovery was being involved with Cycle for Survival, to help raise money to fight cancer. Jodi is a very