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Karin K Jensen
Fine Art, Famous Authors, Bargain Books at Friends of the Alameda Free Library
Long before the pandemic, Alamedan Kathleen Kearney enjoyed attending art events hosted by Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL). When the library closed due to COVID, she didn’t think she’d like to attend online.
Be a Hero — How to Help the Lost and Abandoned Pets of Alameda
Photo courtesy of Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter. When quarantine began in March 2020, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) suddenly had to find loving foster homes for 70 dogs, cats, and rabbits in its shelter. Marketing and Communications Manager, Carla Thornton, was concerned.
Why I'll Celebrate Lunar New Year by Helping Chinatown
The pandemic has devastated the San Francisco and Oakland Chinatowns, leaving them with much less tourism and foot traffic. That’s why this year, I am dedicating the lunar new year season to doing what I can to give back to these communities that formed such a memorable backdrop to my childhood.
The Dream of the Famous Forbidden City Still Inspires
Chorus girl at Forbidden City adds finishing touches to her makeup/Getty images. At the Forbidden City Supper Club, there was a large canopy and red carpet outside the entrance. From there, you walked upstairs, leaving your jackets and wraps at the coat check. The owner, Charlie Low, greeted and seated you and all the other patrons. Once the show began, he became master of ceremonies.
Awesome Free Resources for Teaching Kids How To Manage Money
As fundamental as money management is to personal success and confidence, it isn’t a required course in our schools. If you’d like to do your kids a great favor in life, talk to them about money, how to save it, budget it, and invest it. Even if they roll their eyes at first, they’ll thank you in the long run.
A Book That Will Inspire Little Ones With Power of Words
Maybe the Taliban had bombs and guns, but Malala and her friends had books and pens to fight back with. They decided to raise their voices and speak up about how important it was for their future to attend school. – From Malala Yousafzai.
The Gift of Being Biracial: An Inaugural Reflection
Thirty years ago, I was walking down Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley with my boyfriend on our way to see a show at Zellerbach Theater. I’ll mention that my boyfriend was white and that I am bi-racial, half Chinese and half Caucasian, because that’s pertinent to the story. A homeless man sitting on the sidewalk looked up and snarled, “The races shouldn’t mix!”
Heartbreaking and Inspirational: Somewhere in the Unknown World
On a bright day that I saw only through the filtered doorway of my home, a middle-aged man arrived at our house. He said, “Your son has fifteen minutes before we go.” He brought me a change of clothes: a pair of blue jeans, walking shoes, and a T-shirt. He said to take nothing. -- From Somewhere In The Unknown World.
Dancing in the Aisles: What Happened When I Became a K-Pop Mom
When the parents of my daughter’s friends heard I would chaperone all their kids to the BTS Concert, their gratitude was palpable. “Thank you for doing this. I suppose you’ll be wearing earplugs?” one mother quipped.
Surprising Things to Know About Your Devoted K-Pop Fan
After opening presents at Christmas, my teen, a K-Pop fan, expressed how grateful she was that her aunts and I had bothered to learn what specific groups and artifacts she was interested in before gifting her. She was blissfully content with the BTS and LOONA albums she had received, along with the poseable doll of J-Hope, her "bias" (favorite performer).
When MLK Was Shocked To Be Called An Untouchable
In February 1959, three years after leading the Montgomery bus boycott that resulted from Rosa Parks’ arrest, Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta, landed in what was then called Bombay, India, to visit the land of his hero, Mohandas Gandhi, the father of nonviolent protest.
Simple Ways We Safely Staycation in Beautiful Alameda
These days, we are advised to vacation close to home, outdoors, and socially distanced. Staycation is an excellent way to meet these requirements, renew appreciation for where you live, and spend in the local economy. Here is how my family staycations in Alameda.
Three Simple, Inexpensive Ways to Safely Vacation
Walking by moonlight above cloud wisps felt other-worldly. We heard the breeze through grasses, watched the play of light and shadow on the mountain, and enjoyed the bright lights of the distant city, glowing Oz-like in the night. I pleasantly shivered.
Climate Super Hero Hopes to Make It in the Big Time
In April 2020, Jessica Robinson was feverishly working on her soon to be released Earth Day music video, “Love Letters to the Planet,” when her heart started racing. Her breathing grew shallow, and she lost the ability to focus.
The Free Horror Video Game That Will Encourage Friendship
Once upon a time, Orpheus was a novelist. But after losing his memory, he couldn't complete any writing. So he became a private detective, but without clients … until he received a strange request to investigate an infamous estate and find a man's lost daughter.
Survival Adventure Novel Explores Value of U.S. Citizenship
As A River of Stars opens, Scarlett Chen, a Chinese factory worker, is approaching the third trimester of pregnancy by her wealthy married boyfriend, Boss Yeung. He is so-called because he is her boss, the owner of the factory where she works.
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Writing About Asian American history, arts, and culture. Author: The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming of Age Memoir.
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