I chatted with the co-owner of Nong Lá Vietnamese Cafe, Elaine Phuong, to discuss what it takes to navigate the modern restaurant world as a small Vietnamese business serving food “traditional to her.” Plus, a food review of their phở, bánh mì, and more.

How Harold and Kumar showcases the Asian American experience.

Prose Poem/Flash Fiction. A girl buys a jade bangle from a street market and reflects on generational trauma. Allusions to immigration/cultural disconnect.

A flash fiction piece about the cross-generational bonds woven into the art of knitting.

Travelers come in droves to visit the Hawaiian islands, so much so that the state’s economy has relied heavily on the tourist industry to sustain itself. Six months after the devastating wildfires in Maui, tourists have begun to think twice about booking their vacations. Is it ethically or morally acceptable to visit Hawaii? Looking at solutions from the perspectives of Hawaii’s local community is perhaps the best place to start searching for an answer.

A poem inspired by Lunar New Year, inspired by family, traditions and the idea of time and generations passing.