Monthly Archives: June 2025

Summer Solstice 2025

Posted on June 20, 2025 by terryshen

  Tomorrow marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, ushering in the longest day and official start of summer. This abundant solar energy means one thing: it’s going to be hot. In fact, forecasts for Washington DC predict the … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth Now and Then

Posted on June 19, 2025 by terryshen

  “Juneteenth” is a US national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people. On June Nineteenth (hence Juneteenth) 1865, Union soldiers under Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing that ALL [emphasis added] enslaved people were free. This … Continue reading →

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Letting Loose?

Posted on June 18, 2025 by terryshen

  If you were to let loose, what would you choose first? Call in sick? Toss the homework aside? Devour everything in the fridge? Or something entirely different? Sometimes, what we really need isn’t a full-blown vacation but a break: … Continue reading →

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Feds Vs Elected Officials?

Posted on June 17, 2025 by terryshen

Following the recent incident involving US Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) in Los Angeles, federal agents once again made headline this morning: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Manhattan. What is going … Continue reading →

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Reblog: We the People

Posted on June 16, 2025 by terryshen

A Kings’ piece, reblogged below, is a thought-provoking and worthwhile read. If you find yourself asking, where are we heading? or wondering whether we have lost our way, I recommend you take a few minutes to reflect on his words. … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 15 Jun 2025

Posted on June 15, 2025 by terryshen

First and foremost, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Keep plugging away. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed, and your family appreciates you. This message extends to President Trump, who celebrated his 79 birthday yesterday with much fanfares. … Continue reading →

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No Kings Day

Posted on June 14, 2025 by terryshen

  Today is No Kings Day. It’s not a holiday. You won’t find it on the calendar. But across  American cities people are rally in protest –a direct response to the Trump administration’s alarming slide toward authoritarianism.  The timing is … Continue reading →

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Holy Moly!

Posted on June 13, 2025 by terryshen

  US Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed by security personnel during a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday. He was brought to the ground, handcuffed, and later released. The incident occurred when Kristi … Continue reading →

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True Value of Life?

Posted on June 12, 2025 by terryshen

  Have you ever questioned the true value of life? In times of war or natural disaster, it feels as though human lives are often reduced to mere numbers– casualties counted as statistics rather than human stories told. The individual … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Finish Line

Posted on June 11, 2025 by terryshen

  Anyone attempting a marathon faces the daunting challenge of confronting their inner demons. The race exacts everything from you and not a bit less. In return, it offers opportunities for self-discovery as rewards. Somewhere along the race, doubts crept … Continue reading →

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