Monthly Archives: November 2025

Free Speech is not Free, Part 3

Posted on November 19, 2025 by terryshen

As a blogger, freedom of speech is a topic near and dear to my heart. I write frequently on how the US Constitution not only protects this right but explicitly guarantees it. However, my confidence in the recent application of … Continue reading →

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Hoping You Well

Posted on November 18, 2025 by terryshen

Life is, by its very nature, a struggle. Nothing is handed to us–nor should it be. That’s not how genuine growth happens. In this constant endeavor, we fall, we rise, and we try it again. The cycle is the defining … Continue reading →

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Life is Personal

Posted on November 17, 2025 by terryshen

The American author and educator, Robert L. Simons once stated, “Our lives are the sum of our choices.” In this vein, life is entirely personal. It is exactly what we make of it. Whatever identity we project into the world is … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 16 Nov 2025

Posted on November 16, 2025 by terryshen

The government shutdown is finally over. But one cannot help but question whether the “elected leaders” in Washington DC were treating the past 43 days as an exercise in political brinkmanship. What were they thinking? Is life a game with … Continue reading →

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Is Life a Game?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by terryshen

A game is defined by its structure: it has explicit rules for playing, clear criteria for winning (or losing), and a definite prize even if it were merely a set of bragging rights. So the game can be understood and … Continue reading →

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Fresh Air

Posted on November 14, 2025 by terryshen

Today is a gift: the sky is clear and the air is fresh–a subtle feature that makes a profound difference in my day. I have always loved clean air. It is essential, yet often taken for granted. Simply, we need … Continue reading →

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Rhythm of Our Nation

Posted on November 13, 2025 by terryshen

Finally, the cloud broke, and the sun peeked through. Its warmth did not just brighten my face but also caressed my heart. After the longest shutdown in the nation’s history, the federal government is, at last, open for business. This … Continue reading →

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Historical Government Shutdown & Recovery

Posted on November 12, 2025 by terryshen

The 2025 US government shutdown, the longest in the nation’s history, has ended. Congress voted today to break the 43-day political gridlock that paralyzed Washington. While it’s too early to assess the overall damage from the lapse, significant lingering effects … Continue reading →

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Reblog: I Will Not Forget (on Veterans Day)

Posted on November 11, 2025 by terryshen

Today is Veterans Day. And the blog below by one of my favorite writers is so very touching and apropos to the occasion, I’m sharing it with the goal that it may help to bring all of us, big and … Continue reading →

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The Evolving Sense of Self

Posted on November 10, 2025 by terryshen

The question of “Who am I” remains a vital topic of interest for me as I navigate life’s path. Our sense of self is constantly shaped by the roles we take. As I got married, became a parent, retired, I … Continue reading →

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