Monthly Archives: June 2021

How Just Is Our Justice System?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by terryshen

  Innocent until proven guilty is a precept under our legal framework.  The process of proving someone’s guilt is conducted inside a courtroom.  But like any human systems, error happens.  The question is how much error can we tolerate? Would … Continue reading →

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A Heat Run Challenge

Posted on June 29, 2021 by terryshen

  The status board in front of a local community center says “85 degree” as I glanced up while running this morning.  It was hot. Sweats was dripping down my eyebrows as I pressed my soaked legs forward. My run … Continue reading →

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Hot Is Not The Word

Posted on June 28, 2021 by terryshen

The heat has returned once again, except this time with a vengeance. For our area (the Mid-Atlantic), the temperatures have been in the 90’s.  But the forecast has it climbing higher in the next few days.  In my neighborhood, there … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 27 Jun 2021

Posted on June 27, 2021 by terryshen

This week ushered in the summer solstice for folks in the Northern Hemisphere.  An annual phenomenon representing our planet in relation to the sun.  And yet it receives little fanfares. Apparently, routines don’t attract attentions, but exceptions do. Will we … Continue reading →

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Why? Why? Why?

Posted on June 26, 2021 by terryshen

  A few pieces of news have been swirling in my head: The 12 story Miami Condominium that partially collapsed in the middle of the night (Thursday morning 1:30 AM to be specific) with 4 dead and 159 missing. A … Continue reading →

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Covid Update 24 Jun 2021

Posted on June 25, 2021 by terryshen

  Heading into the summer, many of us will be choosing vacation plans especially after the prolonged pandemic restriction.  And things are looking up for folks who have received their full immunization. According to the Associated Press analysis, nearly all … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Ourselves

Posted on June 24, 2021 by terryshen

  We are not ourselves. We are more. We are our mother, father, and their mothers and fathers. We are more than just ourselves. Never believe that you are isolated, alone and don’t matter. We are connected through our breaths, … Continue reading →

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Thank Goodness We Are Free

Posted on June 23, 2021 by terryshen

  The number of Americans have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 as of yesterday are at 45.8% and 54.1% (full and one shot only respectively).  The progress is slower than the White House has hoped which is 70% by the … Continue reading →

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Morning Run & Meditation

Posted on June 22, 2021 by terryshen

  This morning the sky was overcast and the pavement moist.  I looked around – few runners was out due the forecast of rain.  So I thought what a perfect opportunity to practice running meditation along with my 8 mile … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice

Posted on June 21, 2021 by terryshen

  We have been here before. The longest day of the year. Hope and aspiration is the lure. The longest day of the year. To seize the moment & forever more. The longest day of the year. Before darkness reclaims … Continue reading →

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