Another event I attended was the YWCA luncheon in Bellevue on March 16 with more than 1,200 women and a few men. The keynote speaker was Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of “Eat, Love, Pray.” What she learned from a Muslim woman in a tiny island of Indonesia was this: Anyone who lives in your community is your responsibility. Anyone can be a benefactor; you just have to pay attention.
Blog: What is the best way to educate foreigners at a Chinese restaurant?
However, these strangers ended up educating me instead. It was their first time in America. Boy, did I make some bad decisions.
Blog: Move over, Starbucks!
I had no idea that a tour on King Street South, to Tsue Chong Fortune Cookie Company and the Wing Luke Museum, would transform into a “tea” adventure for the European Muslims.
Blog: The 10 most inspiring Olympics moments for me
1. This year, we will remember short track speed skater Apollo Ohno earning his eighth Olympic medal, setting a new record for the United States for the Winter Olympics.
Blog: China’s Romeo and Juliet a missed opportunity
It was a rare treat to see China’s Romeo and Juliet dance concert performed by the Beijing Dance Academy Youth Dance Company at the Paramount Theater last weekend. I stayed for the 25-minute dance drama even though it was placed last on the program.
Blog: Wedding news at JACL’s gala
What’s a good reason for you to come to the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) annual banquet at the Seattle Marriott Hotel?
Blog: Gee How Oak Tin Family Association
Seattle’s Chinatown Gee How Oak Tin Family Association celebrated its 110th year and held its Lunar New Year banquet at the House of Hong on Feb. 20. Unbelievably, this chapter’s history is even longer than its headquarters in San Francisco.
Blog: Inspiring at JACL’s 88th gala
JACL has selected more young leaders to be their president for the past two decades than many other Asian organizations.
Blog: Don’t ever believe that if it rains, no one will show up.
Organizers of the Chinatown/ID Lunar New Year Celebration, the CIDBIA, prayed that there would be no rain on Lunar New Year’s eve.
Blog: Can you lower your property tax?
Hey, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, can I lower my property taxes this year since real estate has gone down the drain?
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