By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly “You have to be in Hong Kong in early November,” my brother said, when he called me from Texas in late September. So I […]
BLOG: Confession of a bone-eating maniac
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly You might think I was a dog in my past life, as I like to chew and suck on bones. My motive is vanity. […]
BLOG: China and U.S. need to sharpen their wits
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the two Washingtons last year, he received red-carpet welcomes — first from Gov. Jay Inslee in our state, […]
BLOG: Japan’s virtue is my weakness
I am not always punctual. In fact, I admit that I am often a few minutes late. That realization hit me when I was in Japan recently.
BLOG: How Chinatown battles homeless encampments
An eyesore vanished in Chinatown when I came home after a trip to Asia. The 10-plus homeless encampments, along with the filth, trash, and smell, had been cleaned up on South King Street under the I-5 freeway on July 18.
BLOG: To diet or not to diet — Part 1
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly People often say I look fit. Beneath the surface lies the secret of my struggles with maintaining a steady weight. Despite the compliments, I […]
BLOG: Five hours in B.C. and a great meal
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Many Chinese Seattleites visit British Columbia, Canada in search of great Chinese food, even though it’s a three-hour drive. Gone are the days when […]
BLOG: Obama charms even Chinatown leaders
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In politics, money matters. So do connections. When money and connections merge, you get VIP treatment at Gov. Jay Inslee’s campaign dinner on June […]
BLOG: When life says no to you
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Facing rejection fearlessly was one of the themes I touched on during a graduation speech to the University of Washington’s Community, Environment and, Planning […]
BLOG: Finding meaning on Father’s Day — A letter to my two fathers
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Dear Fathers, On this coming Father’s Day, I suddenly realized I have no memories of Father’s Day even though I had two fathers. […]
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