A mid-autumn party invitation arrived. It stated, “Dress Code: Chinese Style Preferred.” While some female guests are dying for the opportunity, I am just the opposite.
BLOG: The giant behind the giants, Seahawks
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Seahawks’ home opener on Sept. 8 reminded me that I was there recently at CenturyLink Field on a bright summer day, meeting some of its giants, literally and figuratively. I’m not kidding. When I stood next to them, I was like an eager snail, trying to push my […]
BLOG: “What makes you happy?” — How to cultivate happiness
“What makes you happy?” someone asked me recently. I couldn’t respond to such a profound question without doing some self-reflection.
BLOG: My 6 healthy snacks
My biggest companion, besides my family and work, is food. I snack constantly. My snacks yield not only fewer calories, they taste awesome and provide health benefits. Here is my list.
BLOG: Encountering a fake writer
Embellishing resumes are nothing new. When someone claims she writes for a news organization for two years, but hasn’t—that’s not an embellishment—it’s a lie.
BLOG: Between Ottawa and Toronto: Thousand Islands and more — Chinese food in Vancouver B.C. vs. Toronto
My recent trip to Toronto (my 4th visit) was surprisingly unpredictable. It happened the minute I landed on Canadian soil. I not only missed the connecting flight in Vancouver B.C. to Ottawa, but lost my luggage upon arrival.
BLOG: Seattle City Council races — 7 reasons why you shouldn’t vote for a candidate
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY There is a saying, “Men forget, but won’t forgive,” and “Women forgive, but won’t forget.” Unfortunately, I represent both genders’ characteristics as a voter: I don’t forget and won’t forgive what the candidates have done. The Northwest Asian Weekly does not endorse candidates in the primary election, but will […]
BLOG: Nuns and nostalgia: My high school reunion
Running two weeklies for 37 years is daunting in this internet age. I credit my strength to… nuns.
BLOG: Discovering a bright new world after surgery
Lately, I have been celebrating my newfound freedom and discovery of a whole new world. My eyes used to be lousy. What I saw was mostly blurry, yellowish, dark, and distorted images. I couldn’t even read without glasses and I had to have the big numbers on my digital clock inches from me on an end table. I worried that I might lose my sight one day.
BLOG: How to maximize the benefits of exercise
If you have been working hard to lose weight, and it hasn’t happened, what should you do next? If you have back and neck pain, do you just pop a painkiller in your mouth?
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