“How have you been?” is a typical conversation opener. But with community leader Bettie Luke, that line not only deepened a dialogue, it twirled into extraordinary revelation after revelation. And eventually, it became an opportunity for healing and celebration.
BLOG: The big kids at BrickCon
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY In a strange world of misfits, Harry Potter found company with Transformers, weird game characters, and dolls near an Ikea store. These were part […]
Li Ziqi – Martha Stewart on steroids
Who would have ever thought that a global pandemic could lead to feelings of complete inadequacy?
BLOG: Advice to college freshmen, then and now
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My grand nephew just enrolled as a freshman at the University of Washington (UW). Son, you picked the right place! However, you still have […]
Short stories about the AAPI experience
A high school badminton coach past his prime tries to beat his team’s star player at the game. A mother and her two teenage daughters work at their 24-hour donut shop.
BLOG: Amuse yourself during covid
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Amidst Covid stress, horrible news, and tragedies, I try to design steps to amuse myself to maintain my mental balance. I found it…accidentally… It […]
BLOG: Boost your immunity
For breakfast, I used to season my eggs with salt. During the pandemic, I eliminated salt as much as possible. Garlic, ginger, and turmeric are part of the list to fight Covid. So I sprinkle my egg with garlic and turmeric.
BLOG: Learning to live with Covid and thrive
Last summer, I had predicted life would be back to normal by this September. I had imagined myself traveling on a Nile cruise, being mesmerized by the pyramids, sipping a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, and celebrating that the virus is under control.
BLOG: The silver lining for COVID’s rising
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A University of Washington (UW) study showed how nonprofits suffered during the pandemic. Holding fundraising events became impossible, and individual donations have declined. However, […]
BLOG: Why were there so few Asian American Athletes a the Tokyo Olympics?
The Olympics may be over, and many celebrated the U.S. winning the highest number of gold medals, as well as the total overall medals. Asian American athletes have done well by achieving two gold medals, and several silver and bronze medals. Yet, one unsettling trend still lingers in my mind…
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