Summer approaches with subtle charms — cicadas chiming in symphony, brisk sunbeams rousing us from the midsummer night’s dream, and pace slowing down in offices. …

Published by Sinclair Lewis in 1922, Babbit is a satirical novel reflecting the American society’s different aspects, including materialism, social class, and societal pressures towards conformity. More than 100 years after its publication, these themes are still relevant today. …

This book is a collection of the 38 letters written by Rockefeller to his son, and we get a glimpse of his ideologies, life ethics, and grounded wisdom in these correspondences. There may be controversy regarding Rockefeller’s business practices, such as monopoly in the oil industry and predatory pricing to…

I wrote this piece in a tranquil April afternoon, when the weather was cloudy and humid — not a suitable day for outdoor ventures. The calligraphy is adapted from 朱熹’s work 勸學詩 偶成 , an encouraging poem that advises people to cherish youth and emphasizes the importance of disciplined learning. 朱熹 （宋朝） 少年易老學難成，一寸光陰不可輕。 未覺池塘春草夢，階前梧葉已秋聲。 譯文 青春的日子容易逝去，學問卻很難獲得成功，所以要珍惜每寸光陰，不可以輕易放過。沒等池塘生春草的美夢醒來，臺階前的梧桐樹葉就已經在秋風裏沙沙作響了。（https://fanti.dugushici.com/ancient_proses/71528）

In her memoir “My Life in Full”, Indra Nooyi takes us through the events that shaped her into the CEO of PepsiCo. From her childhood upbringing in India, studies in the US, to early career as a consultant, the Indra Nooyi gives us a glimpse of her personal trajectory. The…

Chinese New Year Holiday back in Taiwan Visiting family and friends in Chinese New Year back in Taiwan reminds me of the passage of time. The gentle reminder comes in perceptible details — the joy of newborns, the slowdown of elders’ steps, the discussions of marriage and retirement…the joys and…

2023 marked a year of “returning to normalcy” for Hong Kong. Huge sporting events, seamless connections to the world, and the vibrant spirit of the city gradually returned. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Standard Chartered Marathon, which was initiated in 1997 and has become a renowned event…

I read Michelle Obama’s memoir “Becoming” three years ago, and found it inspiring in many aspects: life as the first lady, early career navigations, and personal identity construction. “The light we carry” offers more wisdom sharing of her life after years in the White House. …

“Of Mice and Men” is one of Steinbeck’s novels capturing the era of the Great Depression, published in 1937. It is a short story that climaxes quickly, depicting the livelihoods of Lennie and George, two migrant workers in the ranches of California. Steinbeck is a master in characterization, depicting individual…