Wonderings
My experiences of living, and thoughts about life
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Empty-nest
I first heard of the term “empty-nest” some 10 years ago from chi Dung, when either Tri or Liem moved out. At the time, I was so busy with raising a family, and it sounded foreign to me. I think I’m facing it now. Not just I think. I am. The last few weeks, I’ve… Continue reading
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Thư-viện
Một trong những hạnh-phúc lớn của một ngày cuối tuần là đựơc đi thư-viện. Vừa được đọc sách, vừa biết chắc mình sẽ chả gặp ai quen. Ở Fremont gần 20 năm nay rồi, nên khi đi chợ, lái xe cũng hay gặp người quen chào hỏi phiền phức. Nhưng chưa bao giờ chạm trán… Continue reading
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Too much food
It was my first time eating at Claim Jumper. I didn’t know what to expect. The wait was 1 hour at 8pm on Saturday night. We got seated and they brought out water. Huge glasses, Hung said. Then came a huge plate of Garlic Onion Rings. Hung reminded the waiter he placed half-an-order. Waiter confirmed… Continue reading
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Giving to charity
I see 2 types of charity givers: the silent ones and the noisy ones. I know many people giving to charity and chose to remain anonymous. They give more than anyone else on the list, yet never mention of their contribution. They give out of generosity, or out of appreciation for the work of the… Continue reading
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Be nice just to be nice
You come home from a long day at work. So happy to see dinner already cooked. You sit down at the table, then your wife says: “Yeah, all I do is cook and clean up. I’m just a maid in this house”. Almost choked on the food, didn’t you? Or you’re all beaming up receiving a nice… Continue reading
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My-Linh
Fucking A! Can’t see shit without my glasses! Rina is away to Davus to check oiut the school. Hug and I are home, dringing and singungn Karaoke. I didn’t want to dtrinl., We srarted late. Like 1am or soemthing. And he opened a bottle of Coppolo Merlit. I hesitated. Men, I got to go to… Continue reading

