Monthly Archives: June 2025

Craving for A Good Night Sleep

Posted on June 30, 2025 by terryshen

  What does a good night sleep mean to you? Eight uninterrupted hours? Falling asleep the moment your head hits the pillow?  Waking up completely refreshed? Or maybe all of the above? At this point, I would settle for just … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 29 Jun 2025

Posted on June 29, 2025 by terryshen

Weather this past week has been downright miserable. Triple-digit temperatures had me self-confined in my basement to stave off the heat. The culprit? A heat dome–think greenhouse effect but with the lid jammed tight. And don’t bother trying to run … Continue reading →

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Subjective Contribution

Posted on June 28, 2025 by terryshen

  We, as human beings, are living organisms with subjective perspectives. Whether it’s our  creativity, observation, judgement, or other innate facets, these drivers shape the decisions and behaviors we make. Yet, they are often shunned in favor of an objective … Continue reading →

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The Heat Broke!

Posted on June 27, 2025 by terryshen

Waking up to a cool morning, what a refreshing change. The relentless heat dome that had been smothering the Washington DC area has finally lifted. Weather today is cloudy sky with a welcome high of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. But this … Continue reading →

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Run from the Heat?

Posted on June 26, 2025 by terryshen

  I saw someone running this afternoon.  Normally, I could relate–may even cheer them on silently.  But not today.  It was 94 degrees Fahrenheit.  Yikes! The runner looked to be in his mid-20s, headphones on, trucking down our neighborhood sidewalk.  … Continue reading →

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Self Confinement

Posted on June 25, 2025 by terryshen

Sequestered at home by the smothering grip of a heat dome, I’ve once again become an echo of those pandemic days. Except, this time it is not a virus but an unrelenting heat that’s keeping me indoors. By mid-morning, temperatures … Continue reading →

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Heat Dome?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by terryshen

  A “heat dome” is blanketing a huge swath of the US, bringing sweltering temperatures and heavy humidity for over two hundred million people in this first week of summer. What’s at the root of this extreme weather? A high-pressure … Continue reading →

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A Triple Digit Day

Posted on June 23, 2025 by terryshen

I’m not complaining about the scorching heat. But do I really have to be trapped in it? On second thought–don’t answer that. I already was. It was early afternoon on the American Legion Bridge. Bumper-to-bumper traffic crawled, courtesy of the … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 22 Jun 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by terryshen

Last night, President Trump announced US planes struck Iranian nuclear facilities. This intervention directly drew the US into the on-going conflict between Israel and Iran. Did the president’s letting loose a result of stalled peace negotiations, or was the negotiations … Continue reading →

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We’re Communities

Posted on June 21, 2025 by terryshen

  For better or worse, humans are inherently social beings. We learn to coexist, to navigate our differences, and to find common ground. Given that no two individuals are alike, our differences can help or hinder our progress. Which lies … Continue reading →

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