PinnedWeiLi Duan-YoungToday is Chinese New Year (we celebrate for a week).Around 11 a.m. Samuel prepared the stuffing: minced pork with lots of finely chopped napa cabbage leaves and green onions mixed with soy…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
WeiLi Duan-YoungWorld is out of balance, Every woman needs a SisterhoodComing out of semi-retirement after three years, I feel that the universe has thrown me into an exciting new adventure by teaching a master…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
WeiLi Duan-YoungUkraine, You are the Symbol of Freedom and CourageI haven’t watched daily news for many years, but in the last few days my heart calls out to the freedom fighters in Ukraine as I follow the…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
WeiLi Duan-YoungIf I Were a Boy…I was 4 years old, he wore a grass green military uniform, same as Daddy:Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
WeiLi Duan-YoungI have a scar on my forearm close to my elbow.Chinatown, New York. Summer of 1994.Feb 24, 20211Feb 24, 20211
WeiLi Duan-YoungA letter to my 15-year-old daughter:For a girl who reads at the speed of one book a week, what advice would I give you? Well, at least I will try:Feb 20, 20211Feb 20, 20211
WeiLi Duan-YoungIf I can’t speak for the rest of my life, I will still make a difference and let the world hear my…If I can’t speak for the rest of my life, I will be happy writing, bathing in the sun, listening to bird singing.Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
WeiLi Duan-YoungToday, in my weekly memoir writing class, my teacher said, “Let’s take four minutes and start with…Four minutes later, these words landed on my page: “This is a book of a US businesswoman who is a Chinese immigrant, awakening to her…Jan 29, 20211Jan 29, 20211
WeiLi Duan-Young“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound…” Garth Brooks’s voice is warm and deep.“Please sing with me, the last verse…” He enthusiastically invites everyone on Capitol Hill — the President, Madam Vice President, and all…Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
