Monthly Archives: June 2025

Insurrection?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by terryshen

Los Angeles is engulfed in a social firestorm– an “insurrection” as President Trump calls it. If true that is serious– citizens rising to against their government. The 1807 law by the same name grants the president the authority to deploy … Continue reading →

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Pushing the Limits, Part 3

Posted on June 9, 2025 by terryshen

Pushing the limits sounds more inspiring than what it truly is, especially when the limit is internal. External limits are easy to spot: speed limits, size or weight restrictions, safety barriers, and the like. These boundaries are clearly marked, yet … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 8 Jun 2025

Posted on June 8, 2025 by terryshen

President Trump sent 2,000 national guards to Los Angeles to quell protests against mass deportations–a move unsolicited and unwelcomed by the local authorities. The decision underlines this administration’s increasing authoritarian tendencies. California, the world’s fourth largest economy and a Democratic … Continue reading →

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The Spectacular Split

Posted on June 7, 2025 by terryshen

It’s hard to miss the spectacular breakup between Donald Trump and Elon Musk this week. Forget Netflix, the once-cozy duo traded jabs on their own social media–offering a ringside view of the rift between the world’s most powerful president and … Continue reading →

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Travel Ban

Posted on June 6, 2025 by terryshen

  On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced a ban on entry into the US for citizens from 12 countries. The reason? It cites national security and terrorism concerns. While the move fulfills a campaign promise, the policy is fundamentally flawed … Continue reading →

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Digital Identity Crisis

Posted on June 5, 2025 by terryshen

  Recently, I accidentally left my phone at home while traveling. It was a forced digital detox. The experience was far from pleasant, but I managed to survive it.  Little did I know that I would face another existential dilemma … Continue reading →

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Surprise

Posted on June 4, 2025 by terryshen

Surprises, even pleasant ones, are not my preference as an INTJ, I thrive on orderly, neat, and efficient interactions with the external world.  Yet, since retiring, I’m surprised more often than I care to admit. Why the shift? Two factors … Continue reading →

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Struggle

Posted on June 3, 2025 by terryshen

  Struggle can hold significant meaning if we allow it. Too often we get drown in our efforts that we lose sight of the why or what behind our actions.  In these cases, it’s better to let go–continue pushing forward … Continue reading →

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Waymo

Posted on June 2, 2025 by terryshen

  Recently, I experienced something amazing: Waymo, a fully autonomous, self-driving vehicle. Yes, the vehicle navigating on its own.  I was in Los Angeles when I noticed these futuristic vehicles with a dome on top, traversing up and down the … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 1 Jun 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by terryshen

The first day of June reminds me how perspective on time can differ. For some the first four months since this administration took office may be fleeting, yet  for many migrants and international students, it has been a lifetime of … Continue reading →

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