It upsets me when I see films poke fun at adopted children. I’m a big Marvel fan, so I was sadly disappointed by that scene in the Avengers movie. Remember it? This was the dialogue while the Avengers were on the helicarrier. Bruce Banner : I don’t think we should be focusing on Loki. That guy’s brain is a bag full ofContinue reading “Adoption Jokes are Not Funny to Me”
Category Archives: Philosophy on Life
2020, a year of Vision, Focus & Insight
Another year comes to pass, and a new year is on the horizon. At the turn of each year, there’s an anticipation of what’s to come. What doors could open? What goals will be accomplished? What changes will happen? What decisions will be made? Who will we meet? The eagerness of a new chapter bringsContinue reading “2020, a year of Vision, Focus & Insight”
What is an Asian American?
When I watched “Crazy Rich Asians,” I identified with the majority of the cultural elements portrayed. The movie not only raises awareness about Asian culture, but also about the ongoing enigma of the Asian American identity and experience. I’ll never forget a question that a professor posed in my Asian American Studies class at UCContinue reading “What is an Asian American?”
Pride and Desire
A lot happened while I was on my family vacation in England, including the Weinstein scandal that sparked a worldwide reaction. I was watching British news stations report morning after morning about Weinstein. As I tried to understand how a man could carry on such acts, a truth was apparent to me. What I foundContinue reading “Pride and Desire”
This is Day ONE (2017)
This is Day One, the first step onto a new course, the first page of a new chapter. Beginnings allow us to have closure with the former and breathe in the freshness of starting again. The first step bears such weight that it ought to be matched with an artful approach of both confident excitementContinue reading “This is Day ONE (2017)”
Uniquely You
I don’t know the statistics on how many people wish they had someone else’s life, but I’m guessing many have felt this. How many of us have wanted someone else’s circumstances? How often have we thought she’s so lucky for having something in contrast to ourselves or I wish I have what he has. WeContinue reading “Uniquely You”
Stand Against Meanness
My wife, foster son, and I were spending time with some old friends at Downtown Disney, when towards the end of the visit they were having a very hard parenting moment in a public space. Something which we can sympathize with. After we said goodbye and parted ways, we passed two women – one whoContinue reading “Stand Against Meanness”
Foster Dad 20: You Don’t Have to Be Here
The child attorney told us, “You don’t have to be here,” a statement that echoed what all the other attorneys, FFA social workers, and DCFS social workers told us, that we don’t need to be present at the court hearings regarding our foster child. Our current DCFS social worker repeatedly reiterated to us that fosterContinue reading “Foster Dad 20: You Don’t Have to Be Here”
Why a Birthday is Important
As I am in between celebratory events, between the family picnic at the LA zoo and the dinner with friends at Universal City Walk, I decided to share my thoughts about the significance of a birthday. It’s true for most of us that there comes a point when we don’t see our birthdays the sameContinue reading “Why a Birthday is Important”
15th Anniversary Advice on Marriage
My wife and I celebrated our 15th Anniversary a few days ago with a dozen close friends. They enjoyed asking us a bunch of questions and one of them was after 15 years of marriage, what advice do we have. After thinking about it, here are my seven. Men honor your wives. While you mayContinue reading “15th Anniversary Advice on Marriage”
Brian See Chan 