Move over, hip-hop. It's time to Bhangra. Thanks to the popularity of Bollywood films (Indian Hindi-language movies), we're witnessing the rise of Bhangra and Bollywood dancing at weddings, dances and other social events. Bhangra is a traditional folkdance from the Punjab region. Its lively beat and catchy movements make it fun to do. Bollywood dancing... Continue Reading →
Often, it's the small things in life that are the sweetest. Like my neighbor's furbaby kitten. Or a chance encounter in the supermarket checkout line with a former colleague I haven't seen in 10+ years. There's also the quiet afternoon of reading on a rainy day. Or a spontaneous happy hour date with my sweetie.... Continue Reading →
Hing Hay Park appeals to me in so many ways. A fusion of languages. East meets West. Old World merges with New World. Active and passive space. Welcoming. Having grown up with two cultures--Japanese and American--this park is special to me. I see faces that remind me of my mother, her family and friends. I... Continue Reading →
What if a neighborhood got together and threw a gigantic garage sale? Would folks come out for it? The answer is YES. My West Seattle neighborhood does this annually each May and this was the 14th year for the event. It's organized by the good people at the West Seattle Blog and this year there... Continue Reading →
I wandered outside as night turned to day. It was raining, the wind blew lightly and the black-capped chickadees called out to each other. A refreshing start to my Sunday and I share it with you! (You will need to go to the post to listen to the video)
