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Know the history Chinese immigrant women

The historic trauma of Asian American women, since Day 1

March 5, 2017

Did you know that a ban on Chinese immigrant women created America’s first immigration laws? Discovering this forgotten historical moment left me appalled by the suffering of the ancestors. They […]

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How to research: the basics, fake news & more

February 25, 2017

Dread doing research? Fear no more. This post is for you. And teachers, if you’re doing a unit on this sleep-inducing topic, I’ve gathered some useful links for you. They […]

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Royal Caribbean cruise ship

My 1st time on a big boat: Sheila E. cruise

February 19, 2017

One more item crossed off the bucket list! I’m just back from a Sheila E. cruise — yup, that Sheila E., who was Prince’s drummer and Latina lover. The trip […]

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How do you love?

Single & satisfied on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2017

Are you in love today — and every day? It can happen. That’s why this year, I’ve set aside my usually hating against hearts, roses and candlelight dinners. Every Feb. […]

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How to use hyphens and dashes to look smart

February 4, 2017

A lot of smart people worry about how to use hyphens and dashes. Sadly, their insecurity makes them nervous about writing. I’d say 60%-80% of my college students need help […]

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Finding sanity in the Year of the Rooster

Year of the Rooster: therapy talk for 2017

January 29, 2017

Year of the Rooster has me thinking about how happy I am to finally, truly appreciate my difficult parents. The two of them, plus my first shrink, now occupy the […]

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#LovetrumpsTrump

Love trumps Trump — if it’s true love

January 22, 2017

All the news coming out of the White House makes me insane. But after much gloominess and overeating, my doubts are gone. I believe 1,000% in my mantra. Against the […]

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