By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Going to college in the United States is an incredible gift, and the lessons I learned during that time still resonate with me today. Had I stayed in Hong Kong where I was raised, I would likely be a short-sighted and gutless conformist. Throughout my college adventures, six of […]
BLOG: My son’s wedding: A generation of preparation
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My son John got married recently in Seattle. It is a major milestone for him, and for me as well. The wedding was lovely. By the way, weddings don’t have to be perfect to be amazing. It’s the countless beautiful moments and fascinating accidents (no matter how much you […]
BLOG: A newspaper publisher’s unglamorous side
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Recently, a young Asian woman surprised me with her wish at a community gathering. “I want your job,” she said. While I was flattered, her words baffled me. She said she read Northwest Asian Weekly online, fascinated by all the things we did… Yet, she has no clue about […]
BLOG: How to be more happy — My list of happiness
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most Asian parents assume if they have given their kids a strong education, they have done enough. And if the parents have imparted kids with wisdom to be ethical and kind, they did their job. Not quite! I didn’t teach my children how to get rich. I was unable […]
BLOG: Wild Ginger restaurant’s weapon of success lies mysteriously on a number
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY What exactly is 250? Wild Ginger’s owner, Rick Yoder, constantly refers to it during an interview with the Northwest Asian Weekly. It’s not the number of staff members who work for him. Wild Ginger has a workforce of 350 in its downtown Seattle location, which is also its headquarters […]
BLOG: Diary of a spring day in the ID — Good and sad news juxtaposed each other
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY On April 28, it rained as I peeked out the window in the morning. “Oh no,” I thought. It was the annual cleanup day in the International District (ID). Will volunteers show up? Rain can ruin outdoor events, including picnics, weddings, hiking and biking, and even protests. As I […]
BLOG: Food adventures — Jumpstarting George’s appetite
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY While many are delighted with weight loss, it has become our family’s nightmare. My husband learned that he’s been losing four pounds every month. He can’t afford to lose any more since he’s underweight. The doctor’s order is, “Eat, eat, eat.” Here is the dilemma. Since last year, George […]
BLOG: Publisher’s heartfelt letter to her recently departed mother
My dearest Mom, I was totally unprepared when you left us on Jan. 27. My wish was to come back to Hong Kong and be with you in your final moments, holding your hands while you took your last breath. Guess I can’t have my wish. But you got yours. For years, you have been […]
BLOG: Mayor Jenny Durkan — Wonder Woman
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY On Nov. 28, Seattle welcomed a new mayor — female, bold, and original. Even on day one, Mayor Jenny Durkan amazed many. And what an inauguration! As the second woman and first lesbian mayor since the founding day of Seattle in 1851, Durkan decided to take City Hall directly […]
BLOG: Honoring forgotten veterans — Many Vietnamese dads have kept quiet about being war veterans
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It took more than 50 years for the Seattle Vietnamese community to heal after the Vietnam War. Now, the younger generation has discovered one thing the community has not done so far — acknowledge the sacrifices of these veterans, including many of their loved ones. To tie in with […]
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