REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, WORK, AND FAITH IN THE 21ST-CENTURY AMERICA
Hopeful stories from a Catholic parent, business professional, and first-generation Asian-American
“The whole country of Italy is shut down … weird,” my son Martin texted in our family iMessage group on Monday last week. It is indeed weird that a developed country in the free world might shut down. I have never experienced a country shutdown before, but if my experience in a big city shutdown …
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A recent article in the National Geographic Traveler magazine reminded me of my fateful encounter with two strangers in a foreign land 30 years ago. It was a moving experience that taught me a priceless lesson – and something that I remember fondly to this day. ♦♦♦ For its October 2019 issue, National Geographic Traveler …
Beauty seems to be easily found in our summer vacation spots, but the story of Joe – the first resident of Joseph House, a project to help ex-prisoners reintegrate into the society in Tallahassee – reminded me that our lives could be much more refreshing if we relearn to marvel at nature close to home. □ …
A story about the angels in our lives, as illustrated by three kindhearted Americans who helped and welcomed me into this great country many years ago. □ 2019 is special year for me. I turned 54 this year, and I arrived in the US 27 years ago this week – meaning I’ve now spent half of …
“The best things in life are free,” and once a year, one of the best things for me does come free: books! (Well, ok, almost free.) Every summer, Friends of Plano Public Library organizes a giant book sale at Plano Event Center. Literally thousands of used books of every genre are on sale for three days. …
"You are the author of your own life ..." - somebody shared that line in a Whatsapp group recently. Those words reminded me of Junipero Serra whom I “met” again during my business trip to Silicon Valley this past week. While Silicon Valley is all about transforming technology, to me Father Serra is about the will …
□ An essay on light, vision, and leadership, and a tribute to Antoni Gaudi and all brave souls who shine the light on the path of life less cluttered with worldly noises and trifles. □ At the end of February 2019, I attended Mobile World Congress (MWC), the biggest international wireless trade show, in Barcelona, where the …
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[This article was originally published in Medium on November 16, 2018.] □ A heartwarming story to prepare the readers for the holiday season — and the throng of families that it brings. □ The weather has cooled down considerably in North Texas where I live, and I can see a hint of fall foliage. In a week’s time it …
[This article was originally published in LinkedIn on September 26, 2016.] □ Should we let our kids choose any college major they want? Or should we guide them towards safe, traditional majors such as engineering, business, and pre-med? □ It’s that time of the year again. And no, I am not talking about the American …
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, WORK, AND FAITH IN THE 21ST-CENTURY AMERICA 