Category Archives: writing

Stories

Posted on March 2, 2023 by terryshen

  Embed from Getty Images Action speaks louder than words. Better believe it. In fact, I would put less weight on words now-a-day. Social media is free wheeling. Not to mention, a chatbot can generate word filled content better than … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 11 Dec 2022

Posted on December 11, 2022 by terryshen

Three weeks left in 2022. Judging by the numbers, we are doing not so hot. Some would bury their heads in sports & entertainment as if even a little  escape from the reality could help. I suppose that it could. … Continue reading →

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It’s November!

Posted on November 1, 2022 by terryshen

November has arrived in Washington DC. No doubt, the mid-Atlantic region, where I am, is in full autumn mode. During my run this morning, yard Halloween props from the night before still visible.  But what more impressionable and caught my … Continue reading →

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Ant Battle

Posted on October 26, 2022 by terryshen

  Small the little critters, their presence looms large. Particularly, them indoor is a threat to my inner sanctum. I don’t share well; not with the ants, and definitely not indoor. Their sighting in the kitchen, check; bathroom, double check. … Continue reading →

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To Nap Or Not To Nap

Posted on October 20, 2022 by terryshen

  A gentle breeze snuck in through the open window soothes my agitated mind and instantly relaxes my tensed posture. It washes over me like a receding tide taking with it any pent-up anxiety. It’s high noon. The sunlight in … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Observations

Posted on August 5, 2022 by terryshen

  Wind is kicking up again. Sweeping the debris clean off the street and into the gutters. Sure enough, thunderous rumblings soon follow the wind-swept noises. And a midsummer thunderstorm ensues. Like clockwork, moisture evaporated throughout the day by the … Continue reading →

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Winter Escape?

Posted on January 15, 2022 by terryshen

  It’s nineteen degree (Fahrenheit) outside in Washington DC. And today’s high (28) will stay well below freezing. Not sure if it is the coldest day of the year, but certainly feels that way. And yes, the snow is coming … Continue reading →

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I Am Waiting

Posted on November 22, 2021 by terryshen

It is two days to Thanksgiving. An anxious feeling is inside of me. What am I waiting for? – a turkey to be cooked? – a get together with family or friends? – a big sale on the Black Friday? … Continue reading →

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Raining Day Thoughts

Posted on October 29, 2021 by terryshen

  It’s raining. All day. When I was in Seattle, a couple weeks ago the weather was sunny.  But it’s raining here. When I was in Charleston a few hours ago the weather was dark and gray. But it’s raining … Continue reading →

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Lessons On Old Textbooks

Posted on September 23, 2021 by terryshen

  Some of my school textbooks could kill. They are big, bulky, and weigh a ton like bricks. If I were to throw them, liable to kill somebody. But the odd thing is, the more bulky (and expensive) they are, … Continue reading →

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