A brief history of racism in #Southlake @Carrollisd ? #flashbackfriday #texashistory #HB3979 “By the 1860s, there were lots of things around here for settlers to fight- illness, insects, hardship, Comanche Indians, and starting in 1861, the Yankees.” (Images of America: Southlake by Connie Cooley and the Southlake Historical Society) Early Southlake settler…
Why I Can’t Support Justin Chon’s Film “Blue Bayou”
As someone who has advocated strongly for Asian American representation in media as well as passage of the Adoptee Citizenship Act, I wanted to support Justin Chon’s Blue Bayou film. Although skeptical about a non-adoptee leading this project, I hoped they had done the proper legwork and community outreach to tell this critical story…
I Bought a New Ukulele
I bought a new ukulele this week. She arrived today, in pristine (albeit, out-of-tune) condition. I upgraded from my beloved “Surf Green” Fender Venice Soprano with which I first learned to play. One of many new pandemic hobbies picked up over the past year. I chose this particular model, because it came…
Hello Blog, My Old Friend
Dearest Blog, What a strange season it has been. Despite my prolonged absence, I have not forgotten you. Since the beginning of this journey, you’ve housed so many memories. Given me a space to look back and reflect. Lately though, I’ve been learning how to be present. And imagining my future. The…
