Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
July 17 (W), 2013. The Red Envelops!!!
July 17 (W), 2013. Posted on my fb wall
Crystal Huang changed her cover photo.
about an hour ago
RED ENVELOPS!!! (A friend asked "what's that" after I uploaded the above red and pink picture to my fb cover?) So, here is a brief explanation : )! -
My dearest sister Akiko's 70th birthday is coming.
Typically, us siblings don't celebrate our birthday which is Mother's suffering day. But this one is different. As the old saying goes- "The eldest sister is a mini-mother, deployed by the Almighty Power to assist Mother" !
Somewhat I got a lucky birth order, not like my eldest sister and brother who needed to assume the family responsibility (and quit school) to help parents financially and took care of the younger siblings.
Thanks, Li-ling (our baby sister, typed these nice words on the envelops for me), helped me get ready several Red Envelops to Akiko and the younger kids (Wish I were in Taipei now...).
Akiko worked since she was 8 or 10 years old until married at 26. She earned the familiar - pennies/cents per hour wages. Most of her jobs had been in the fabrics/textile factories. Inevitably, her lungs were seriously affected when OSHA type of agency was much a foreign notion several decades ago!
To alleviate the pain in my sister's lungs, my mother used to cook a home remedy - something like pig's gore/blood with Taiwanese pickles in soup (鹹菜豬血湯)....erhhh, sounds primitive ;P!!??
(A reminiscence): Several textile/garment factory fires happening during last two years killed more than 1,500 poor workers in different countries. My goosebumps tell me - thanks to the Almighty Power, my dear sister completed her tasks without being visited by those catastrophes!
Taiwan, now enjoys a great economic success. Children are kings and queens nowadays. Meanwhile, those hardships continue transferring to other countries. The sad stories - have been repeated under the glory of globalization...
As a long term full-time child-laborer during Taiwan's economic taking-off era, Akiko, indeed a pure "MIT baby", contributed her strength for the MIT (Made In Taiwan) kingdom many years ago...
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Crystal Huang My eldest sisters (Teroko, Akiko) and brother (Takeo) were born during the last stage of Japan's occupation in Taiwan (near the end of World War II), thus they were carved with the scar of the Imperial-Colonialism - with Japanese type of names.
Crystal Huang changed her cover photo.
about an hour ago
RED ENVELOPS!!! (A friend asked "what's that" after I uploaded the above red and pink picture to my fb cover?) So, here is a brief explanation : )! -
My dearest sister Akiko's 70th birthday is coming.
Typically, us siblings don't celebrate our birthday which is Mother's suffering day. But this one is different. As the old saying goes- "The eldest sister is a mini-mother, deployed by the Almighty Power to assist Mother" !
Somewhat I got a lucky birth order, not like my eldest sister and brother who needed to assume the family responsibility (and quit school) to help parents financially and took care of the younger siblings.
Thanks, Li-ling (our baby sister, typed these nice words on the envelops for me), helped me get ready several Red Envelops to Akiko and the younger kids (Wish I were in Taipei now...).
Akiko worked since she was 8 or 10 years old until married at 26. She earned the familiar - pennies/cents per hour wages. Most of her jobs had been in the fabrics/textile factories. Inevitably, her lungs were seriously affected when OSHA type of agency was much a foreign notion several decades ago!
To alleviate the pain in my sister's lungs, my mother used to cook a home remedy - something like pig's gore/blood with Taiwanese pickles in soup (鹹菜豬血湯)....erhhh, sounds primitive ;P!!??
(A reminiscence): Several textile/garment factory fires happening during last two years killed more than 1,500 poor workers in different countries. My goosebumps tell me - thanks to the Almighty Power, my dear sister completed her tasks without being visited by those catastrophes!
Taiwan, now enjoys a great economic success. Children are kings and queens nowadays. Meanwhile, those hardships continue transferring to other countries. The sad stories - have been repeated under the glory of globalization...
As a long term full-time child-laborer during Taiwan's economic taking-off era, Akiko, indeed a pure "MIT baby", contributed her strength for the MIT (Made In Taiwan) kingdom many years ago...
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Crystal Huang My eldest sisters (Teroko, Akiko) and brother (Takeo) were born during the last stage of Japan's occupation in Taiwan (near the end of World War II), thus they were carved with the scar of the Imperial-Colonialism - with Japanese type of names.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
July 16 (T), 2013 What can you do during the precious summertime in A Northern State?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM
The original poem is from 春日偶成 of 程颢.
程颢 Cheng Hao (1032–1085 A.D. Song Dynasty), styled Bochun (伯淳), from Luoyang. In his youth, he and his younger brother Cheng Yi were students of Zhou Dunyi, one of the architects of Neo-Confucian cosmology.
Here is my simple translation of his poem:
雲淡風輕近午天，
Carefree clouds floating with the soothing breeze in the afternoon,
傍花隨柳過前川。
leaning flowers and following the willows, I was strolling toward the lagoon.
時人不識余心樂，
The passengers had no clue of my inner joy,
將為偷閒學少年。
confused by my monkey-child behavior that went rambunctious.
Monday, July 15, 2013
July 15 (M), 2013. Reflecting on Waiting for Yesterday: Pages from A Street Kid's Life
Posted on fb:
Crystal Huang
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Crystal Huang is taking a break to write a reflection on the book just read - Waiting for Yesterday: Pages from a Street Kid's Life:
The author vividly depicts the pattern of immigrants’ silent tears, resilience, constraints, and liberation across three generations through his extended Italian-American families' life embedded in the keen, emphatically observed birth place- the East Harlem. From the reminiscence of the international renowned scholar, social critic, political analyst, and author, Dr. Parenti - again wields the mighty pen via his genuine and piercing vigor wading through the sociopolitical troubled-waters, touched with his signature of humor and humanitarianism.
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Cheryl Chiang Catalano Sounds like a good book to read. My husband was born in an Italian family in upstate New York. I am sure he can totally relate.
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Doggi MaxnCharley Thank you, Crystal, for posting this! Sadly, this book isn't available for my e-reader - but Parenti appears to be such a fascinating writer that I downloaded his "Contrary Notions - The Michael Parenti Reader." Am looking forward to reading it... thanks again. -Jan.
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Crystal Huang @ Doggi, Yes, Contrary Notions is a great reader too. Maybe the e-version would be available soon? You might want to contact him - mp@michaelparenti.org ?
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Crystal Huang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7p9gKXKMH4
Waiting for Yesterday-Pages from A Street Kid's Life by Dr. Michael Parenti, Published in May 2013
Published on Jun 19, 2013
The video is a 35 minutes' conversation between Dr. Michael Parenti and Ms. Jane Bouey about his newly published book - Waiting for Yesterday - pages from a street kid's life.
Book reviews: Michael Parenti's new book.
"we are privileged to find ourselves closer to the mind that has produced so much impressive and essential work of cultural and political significance. Michael Parenti is an international treasure. "What others say: "Michael Parenti's poignant and wonderfully written memoir proves that nostalgia---in the right hands such as his--can be a liberating force."
—S. Pugliese, Distinguished Professor of Italian and Italian-American Studies
"I loved Parenti's Waiting for Yesterday! It was like watching a great movie."
—R. Zagone, Film Maker
"Parenti masterfully tells his story of growing up in Italian Harlem with wit, rich detail, and lucid literary style."—Jennifer Brouse, Artist and Illustrator
"This book is a remarkable combination of the personal and political, a brave, honest memoir and a provocative social analysis presented in a captivating way."—M. Jovanovic, Ethnic Studies Scholar
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Crystal Huang The author vividly depicts the pattern of immigrants’ silent tears, resilience, constraints, and liberation across three generations through his extended Italian-American families' life embedded in the keen, emphatically observed birth place- the East Harlem. From the reminiscence of the international renowned scholar, social critic, political analyst, and author, Dr. Parenti - again wields the mighty pen via his genuine and piercing vigor wading through the sociopolitical troubled-waters, touched with his signature of humor and humanitarianism.
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Crystal Huang Dr. Parenti's the other 24 books, talks, articles, presentations, refer to his political archive http://www.michaelparenti.org/
Michael Parenti Political Archivewww.michaelparenti.org
Michael Parenti is an internationally known award-winning author and lecturer. He is one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. His highly informative and entertaining books and talks have reached a wide range of audiences in North America and abroad.
"A prolific author, a charismatic speaker, and a regular guest on radio and television talk shows, Parenti communicates his message in an accessible, provocative, and historically informed style that is unrivaled among fellow progressive activists and thinkers." — Aurora Online, January 2004
"Michael Parenti is a towering prophetic voice in American life. We need him now more than ever." — Cornel West
"Parenti offers a valuable rebuttal to the drumbeat...from the right." — New York Times Book Review
"A penetrating and persuasive writer with an astonishing array of documentation to implement his attacks." — The Catholic Journalist
"Here at home and throughout the world people are fighting back against the forces of wealth, privilege, and militarism — some because they have no choice, others because they would choose no other course but the one that leads to peace and justice." — Michael Parenti
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Crystal Huang
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Crystal Huang is taking a break to write a reflection on the book just read - Waiting for Yesterday: Pages from a Street Kid's Life:
The author vividly depicts the pattern of immigrants’ silent tears, resilience, constraints, and liberation across three generations through his extended Italian-American families' life embedded in the keen, emphatically observed birth place- the East Harlem. From the reminiscence of the international renowned scholar, social critic, political analyst, and author, Dr. Parenti - again wields the mighty pen via his genuine and piercing vigor wading through the sociopolitical troubled-waters, touched with his signature of humor and humanitarianism.
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Cheryl Chiang Catalano Sounds like a good book to read. My husband was born in an Italian family in upstate New York. I am sure he can totally relate.
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Doggi MaxnCharley Thank you, Crystal, for posting this! Sadly, this book isn't available for my e-reader - but Parenti appears to be such a fascinating writer that I downloaded his "Contrary Notions - The Michael Parenti Reader." Am looking forward to reading it... thanks again. -Jan.
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Crystal Huang @ Doggi, Yes, Contrary Notions is a great reader too. Maybe the e-version would be available soon? You might want to contact him - mp@michaelparenti.org ?
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Crystal Huang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7p9gKXKMH4
Waiting for Yesterday-Pages from A Street Kid's Life by Dr. Michael Parenti, Published in May 2013
Published on Jun 19, 2013
The video is a 35 minutes' conversation between Dr. Michael Parenti and Ms. Jane Bouey about his newly published book - Waiting for Yesterday - pages from a street kid's life.
Book reviews: Michael Parenti's new book.
"we are privileged to find ourselves closer to the mind that has produced so much impressive and essential work of cultural and political significance. Michael Parenti is an international treasure. "What others say: "Michael Parenti's poignant and wonderfully written memoir proves that nostalgia---in the right hands such as his--can be a liberating force."
—S. Pugliese, Distinguished Professor of Italian and Italian-American Studies
"I loved Parenti's Waiting for Yesterday! It was like watching a great movie."
—R. Zagone, Film Maker
"Parenti masterfully tells his story of growing up in Italian Harlem with wit, rich detail, and lucid literary style."—Jennifer Brouse, Artist and Illustrator
"This book is a remarkable combination of the personal and political, a brave, honest memoir and a provocative social analysis presented in a captivating way."—M. Jovanovic, Ethnic Studies Scholar
4 hours ago · Like · Remove Preview
Crystal Huang The author vividly depicts the pattern of immigrants’ silent tears, resilience, constraints, and liberation across three generations through his extended Italian-American families' life embedded in the keen, emphatically observed birth place- the East Harlem. From the reminiscence of the international renowned scholar, social critic, political analyst, and author, Dr. Parenti - again wields the mighty pen via his genuine and piercing vigor wading through the sociopolitical troubled-waters, touched with his signature of humor and humanitarianism.
4 hours ago · Like
Crystal Huang Dr. Parenti's the other 24 books, talks, articles, presentations, refer to his political archive http://www.michaelparenti.org/
Michael Parenti Political Archivewww.michaelparenti.org
Michael Parenti is an internationally known award-winning author and lecturer. He is one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. His highly informative and entertaining books and talks have reached a wide range of audiences in North America and abroad.
"A prolific author, a charismatic speaker, and a regular guest on radio and television talk shows, Parenti communicates his message in an accessible, provocative, and historically informed style that is unrivaled among fellow progressive activists and thinkers." — Aurora Online, January 2004
"Michael Parenti is a towering prophetic voice in American life. We need him now more than ever." — Cornel West
"Parenti offers a valuable rebuttal to the drumbeat...from the right." — New York Times Book Review
"A penetrating and persuasive writer with an astonishing array of documentation to implement his attacks." — The Catholic Journalist
"Here at home and throughout the world people are fighting back against the forces of wealth, privilege, and militarism — some because they have no choice, others because they would choose no other course but the one that leads to peace and justice." — Michael Parenti
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
July 14 (Sn), 2013 Summertime - Friends, Feline Majesties, Sunshine, Breeze, flowers and meeting-with-yesterday-fun...
With my Feline Majesty Sir GaGa.
4 of my Feline Majesties tolerated my semi-professional shearing and trimming skill.
In particular, trimming the tummy area, took lots of confidence and trust :3!
The tail of Sir GaGa needs a final touch.
雲淡風輕 Menomonie，
傍花隨柳 Park Phelan；
時人不識 me-no-young，
將謂偷閒 plays like kids。
宋.程顥. 偶成+ Crystal
The inner-monkey-child got out ;)!
傍花隨柳 Park Phelan；
時人不識 me-no-young，
將謂偷閒 plays like kids。
宋.程顥. 偶成+ Crystal
The inner-monkey-child got out ;)!
Summertime meeting with Dr. Lee Smalley (7 photos)
Dr. Smalley is an Emeritus professor of Technical Education, UW-Stout.
Visiting Colfax with Eco-Economics Professor Jim and Pat Eggerts (11 photos)
July 13 (Sa), 2013. Colfax, Wisconsin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM
Visiting Colfax with Eco-Economics Professor Jim and Pat Eggerts (11 photos)
July 13 (Sa), 2013. Colfax, Wisconsin
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
July 9 (T), 2013 Moms and Dads
So I made this poster! Share - just for fun !
July 5 (F), 2013 Meeting with Solidarity Sing Along (SSA) via Ms. Frieda Schowalter at the Capitol Hill, Madison, WI
Posted on my fb wall on July 6, 2013
Crystal Huang
July 6
Meeting with Solidarity Sing Along (SSA) via Ms. Frieda Schowa...
During a short visit Madison, got a chance to meet Ms. Frieda Schowalter about Solidarity Sing Along (SSA) group singing at the Capitol hill. Here is a brief introduction of SSA by Frieda - July 5 (F), 2013 - Crystal LC Huang.
Crystal Huang
July 6
Meeting with Solidarity Sing Along (SSA) via Ms. Frieda Schowa...
During a short visit Madison, got a chance to meet Ms. Frieda Schowalter about Solidarity Sing Along (SSA) group singing at the Capitol hill. Here is a brief introduction of SSA by Frieda - July 5 (F), 2013 - Crystal LC Huang.
Monday, July 8, 2013
July 8 (M), 2013. Breasts vs. Chest and Trivias
July 8 (M), 2013. My fb posts
is taking a break. Very relaxed. Reading some passages in the Face of Imperialism:
Upton Sinclair, "It is difficult to get a man (maybe woman, too) to understand something, when his [her] salary depends upon his [her] not understanding."
Upton Sinclair, "It is difficult to get a man (maybe woman, too) to understand something, when his [her] salary depends upon his [her] not understanding."
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Crystal Huang Could
be a gradation for "not understanding" :
Not able to understand; unable to understand; pretend not to understand;
fake not to understand; forced not to understand; lie not to understand; scared, so not to understand; being servile to not to understand ....and more, in order to keep the paychecks?? Interesting to examine the politico-psychological state of group-thinks and the power of conformity (e.g., the climate of opinions).
Not able to understand; unable to understand; pretend not to understand;
fake not to understand; forced not to understand; lie not to understand; scared, so not to understand; being servile to not to understand ....and more, in order to keep the paychecks?? Interesting to examine the politico-psychological state of group-thinks and the power of conformity (e.g., the climate of opinions).
Crystal Huang Can
you see the benefit of playing dumb !! ??
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An alternative way for breastfeeding to reduce "unnecessary imagination and disputes" :D!
Thanks to the creative designer (downloaded from an fb page).
Crystal Huang !
Thanks to the creative designer (downloaded from an fb page).
Diane
Zollars If one is going to deflect the arguments that people can see
"too much" while a woman is breast feeding, this piece of apparel is
NOT what any woman should be even considering using.
Crystal Huang Perhaps,
sarcasm is a way to avoid hurting people illegally !
Crystal Huang Some
intellectual women in New York have been leading the "TopFree" (vs.
topless, this one is for "commodified" consumption) Movement...
Diane
Zollars A lot of women feel men see baby breasts as a sexual thing,
when it is simply a food source for the wee one. Knitting these stupid things
only focuses their tiny little minds on one's breast again, for all the wrong
reasons.
Crystal Huang @Diane,
yep, obviously different mindsets:
breasts for food vs. breasts for sale !
breasts for food vs. breasts for sale !
Crystal Huang Then,
some women are against it... - that is another interesting one, too.
Crystal Huang The
more mystified and commodified the breasts (vs. chest), the better the sale,
maybe?
Roger Ov Speaking
as a man, I think breastfeeding is wonderful. Yes, we have a sexual desire but
when I see breastfeeding it is completely not that! I see a beautiful thing
that has nothing to do with sex or anything like that at all. I don't know why
it's an issue and it should not be. It is a mother and a child and we have all
been helpless children in our lives. I just wish people could accept that and
understand.
Roger Ov It
is a human thing it is a natural thing. I don't understand why some think it's
an issue.
Crystal Huang Some
public areas (remember the Air-Port dispute a while ago??) have policy
prohibiting it.
Roger Ov America
is too Puritan I think. America things too much in terms of sex. It is immature
in my opinion. Breast feeding and that sort of thing should be understood and
not something to shun. If we raised our children to understand and our
''leaders'' this would be a better place. The rest of the world understands and
accepts nature.
Crystal Huang Just
think about how many businesses exploit the commodity of "breasts"
(not just mother-milk vs. baby formula!!!) - angels of capitalism, perhaps??
"Chest" don't sell ! So, it is a dangerous notion for women
owning chest ! Maybe!
Roger Ov I
just don't understand how we can't seem to understand the difference between
something natural (after all we humans survived on something this natural for
thousands of years) and suddenly its something sexual. It's NOT!
Roger Ov It
is only something sexual between adults, and thats fine but that has nothing to
do with life which is what is breastfeeding. I just don't understand why some
are bothered.
Crystal Huang Sex
could be just a rhetorics of the whole scenario? Many hidden lines behind it?
Roger Ov Well
I'm an adult. I understand the difference between sex and what is natural.
Sadly many seem to not make that distinction. A woman breastfeeding is natural.
Jean-Marie
Dauplaise America is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too Puritanical.
Big time. If it wasn't, then lingerie modeling, porn, legal prostitution, etc.
wouldn't hold that "taboo" mystique over primarily men and maybe,
maybe a couple of women, that it does. I am not even remotely referring to
human trafficking, which is sick, wrong and evil and there is no logical
explanation or excuse other than capitalism and its allure to blame. Anything
to make a buck R US.
Crystal Huang Nice
conclusion, thanks Jean-Marie!
Jean-Marie
Dauplaise It's what I do.
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