By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Do you remember what you accomplished when you were in your 20s? If you scratch your head, sigh, and think, “Absolutely nothing,” you are not alone. While some regret many missed opportunities to serve the community, it’s never too late to help others or give back. The founders and […]
BLOG: Father’s Day reflection — Three weddings and a funeral
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Father’s Day is coming, and I am pondering how lucky I was to have two fathers. However, I never felt like I had a father when I was growing up. My parents divorced when I was 5 or 6. Now with divorce rates as high as 40 to 50 […]
BLOG: Serendipity is the spice for life
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY This year, Mother’s Day was surreal. My eldest son Jason, who has worked in Hong Kong for over a decade, came home … for another reason. Our nephew is getting married on May 20. I have to confess, I pushed him to attend the wedding. I just wanted him […]
BLOG: How to manage a Trump press conference
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY President Donald Trump declared the media as “enemy of the American people” after his first press conference last week. Honestly, I felt sorry for the media, being a part of it myself. Trump was like King Kong, with mighty power and size, but its brain was minutely smaller compared […]
BLOG: What makes Hong Kong food so satisfying?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY I grew up in Hong Kong and was fed with yummy food often. This kid was rich, you’d think. If my family was rich, we wouldn’t have had to move seven times before I graduated from high school. My mother always looked for an apartment with cheaper rent. She […]
BLOG: Fighting bad luck? — Lunar New Year tips
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly China has 5,000 years of history. That doesn’t mean the Chinese culture is flawless. Being a Chinese immigrant, I grew up with cultural practices that induced fear, self-doubt, disgust, and worry if I did or didn’t do certain things, especially during Lunar New Year (LNY). My culture is supposed […]
BLOG: The world’s first Chinese female Rotarian
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most people know me as a journalist. But my most unusual title is: First Chinese female Rotarian in the world, thanks to a group of smart men who decided in 1986 that women should be a part of Rotary, despite opposition from their peers. Today, I am still a […]
BLOG: The worst and best of Beacon Hill — Home to many Asian American leaders
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Lately, the worst and best has struck Beacon Hill. What is interesting is the increasing crimes on Beacon Hill (with a population of close to 10,000) doesn’t deter buyers from buying real estate there. Some owners have received great offers, even though their homes are old and should be […]
BLOG: Winter gifts for last-minute shoppers under $15
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly My son inspired me to write this blog. I recently asked what he wanted for his birthday. He could have asked for a big gift, and I was prepared to give it. But instead he said, “A scarf.” Of all the things in the world, he just wanted a […]
BLOG: Gifts that bring me joy
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My friend goes to a fortune-teller every December to find out her fortune for the following year. Surprisingly, her first question is about Christmas and not her future. “Will I have a good Christmas?” she would ask. I don’t seek predictions about my Christmas. But I do agree with […]
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