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The season for joy and cheers.
At an airport I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her plane’s departure and standing...
interview with SBTN.
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2 watermelons, really, is that my life?
Mrs. Titleman took off her long black winter coat and placed it on the hanger behind the door. Sat on the patience’s bench, she tidied up...
Bao Ninh – Sorrow of War
After a recommendation from a friend, I went on a journey to find the novel, Sorrow of War by Bao Ninh. Traveling through the many...
Book Launch Pictures
October 6 Book Launch Photos. More can be found here . Thank you so much for those who came to support. Your kindness touch deep within...
Thank you
Dear Families and Friends, If it’s one thing in life that make a heart vibrated and filled with kindness, love, and sincerity – was the...
the big day
In two days, 48 hours, and 2,880 minutes, I will introduce my first literary child to the world. In the corner of Ossington and Queen, I...
who has the best life?
In a faraway jungle, there was a tiger who didn’t know who he was. He planned to declare himself king of the jungle, and met with all the...
Bidong, a novel – sample chapter
My world was pitch dark. I couldn’t even see my hands in front of my face. It was incredibly cramped. Someone kept bumping into ...
bidong, a novel – update
The book is finally in the printing-house. It’s been a 6 months journey with many, and i do say many, revision. The first few dozens will...
failure to communicate
South African miners fired on by police Is that the end? or is it just the beginning? when will we all learn to listen and communicate...
Dear Luly
Dear Luly, When I heard you past the interview and received your Visa, I want to congratulate you and enjoy the moment with you. But I...
self discovery
Self Discovery. Growing up, I was the quiet one. I didn’t like to hang around other people. Most days, I found myself taking long walk...
song that changed my life
There are many songs that have changed my life; however, as a father to a five year-old daughter, one song sit on top more than any...
goodbye Toronto
Goodbye Toronto. Hong walked into the glimmering lights of Pierson International Airport, the October weather had turned the leaves...
looking upon a star
Wishing Upon A Star. Martin Luther King Jr. has died many moons ago, but his dream live on. I can’t help but inspired by the great man....
how much do you know about the person you love?
Yesterday while driving his wife to work, Vincent and his wife was discussing the topic of the road construction in the City of Toronto...
Bidong, a memoir of an absentminded exile. update
Got a call from my editor, everything is on schedule. The editing part is 99% completed. The second phase is formatting and cover design....
set me free
Free as a bird Walking up from the Subway at Bloor and Yonge, the first snow fall of the season kissed Tuan’s face. He turned to look...
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