Category Archives: inspiration

Cozy Winter?

Posted on January 30, 2023 by terryshen

  When mentioning winter, dark and cold are the typical descriptors come to mind.  Days are shorter and temperatures drop precipitously due to windchill. And, we feel more tired and hungry instinctively to these winter elements. For some, barely hanging … Continue reading →

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On Good Governance

Posted on January 21, 2023 by terryshen

  When visiting Washington DC, three buildings stand out symbolizing the US Government: the Congress, White House, and Supreme Court. They represent the physical embodiment of the Legislative, Executive, and the Judicial Branches. To a large degree, Washington DC is … Continue reading →

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Best Country On Earth?

Posted on January 18, 2023 by terryshen

  Who does not want to live in the best country on earth? But what is the best? How does one define it?  Sure, gross domestic product (GDP) and unemployment rate have traditionally measured how well a country is doing … Continue reading →

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A Drum Major For Justice

Posted on January 17, 2023 by terryshen

  In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., below are his own words about his legacy, shared prophetically two months before his assassination on April 4, 1968. Source: Wikipedia. On February 4, 1968, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, in speaking … Continue reading →

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On MLK Day 2023

Posted on January 16, 2023 by terryshen

  In our seemingly divisive and fragmented society, Martin Luther King, Jr., the celebrated  civil rights leader and activist, stood out as a role model and beacon of hope for America’s future. Why? Not because his gift of oration, nor … Continue reading →

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2023 – The Year To Be Fit

Posted on January 3, 2023 by terryshen

  Three years of Covid have me off my marathon training for the same duration.  While the pandemic continues, I will get my fitness back in shape in spite of the pandemic.  Call it a new year resolution, a goal, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Observed

Posted on January 2, 2023 by terryshen

  The New Year Day was the past Sunday. It necessitated the national holiday be observed today (Monday). But if I was not looking at the calendar, today feels like just another day. I kid you not. Sure, no governmental … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way

Posted on December 26, 2022 by terryshen

  With 5 days left in the year, couldn’t help but wonder what is yet to be done before the 2022 vanished into history.  Nothing grand: not eradicating Covid, ending the war between Ukraine and Russia, nor turning the inflation … Continue reading →

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Trying Something New Or Different

Posted on December 21, 2022 by terryshen

  Everyone has routines.  How you brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on your shoes, are all parts of your daily routines.  They are key to our day-to-day life because they provide stability and efficiency to a chunk of … Continue reading →

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On Being Professional

Posted on December 15, 2022 by terryshen

  On a freezing, wet, dreary day like today, my first choice is to stay in bed. Not bother with this nasty weather, traffics, and all the yucky stuffs. But I got up after a while. Days like this reminds … Continue reading →

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