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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
How to overcome childhood traumas & troubles: new possibilities for a new year
February 3, 2011
Happy Lunar New Year! Here’s an old photo from the holidays. I remember when Mom took it. We were in a Chinese restaurant. She kept telling me to smile but […]
Inspiration: I want to explore & nurture like Ellen Stewart of La Mama E.T.C.
January 27, 2011
This morning, I’m heading out for the first day of my spring semester. I’ve got my BlackBerry, my iPad, my lesson plans…but most importantly, I’m holding Ellen Stewart close […]
Giant Westchester County paper shredder gives me fresh view on life & writing
December 4, 2010
Today, my life is in shreds. Literally. And guess what — it feels great. Absolutely exhilarating, in fact. Here’s what happened…. I’m a resident of Westchester County, N.Y., which owns […]
South Asian Journalists: 2010 SAJA Gala
July 26, 2010
To find work in journalism, it's usually about who you know. And a good place to start schmoozing is at events sponsored by journalism groups. Last night, I got a quality dose of networking at the annual fundraising gala for the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA). It was worth every penny of my $100 ticket.
Finding my voice after one whole solid year of blogging
December 1, 2009
I can't believe it but I've managed to blog faithfully for a whole year. How thrilling to hit my one-year anniversary!
Writing skills: My pet grammar peeve is “it” vs. “they”
October 24, 2009
My pet grammar peeve is worth reading. If you get this straight, you'll instantly look smarter and more educated. It's about "it" vs. "they."
Pete Hamill chats about love, writing & more
April 12, 2009
The eponymous New York newspaperman Pete Hamill also teaches at NYU's journalism department. He visited with my class and shared tons of wisdom about life and writing.