Writing Tip: Choosing Repetitive Words

I recently reviewed a soon to be published memoir that is translated from French and unfortunately the translator’s choice of words is so bad that it inspired this “what not to do” article. Word choice can be a positive or negative quality in writing for many reasons. In this case, the writer’s sin is the repetitive use of words and […]

What happened to Westwood?

Until a few years ago, Westwood was the place to go if you wanted to treat yourself. When I first moved to Los Angeles, I wanted to find a place where I could walk…look at shops, etc. Something, perhaps, that would remind me of New York City. Los Angeles is not a city for walking…however, Miss Susan P. from Encino […]

Legend of the Fist The Return of Chen Zhen

Synopsis In 1925, the Japanese occupied the city of Shanghai. They have the city divided into several settlements. They are preparing a full-scale invasion of China. The Chinese are not only being bullied by the Japanese, but they are also being harassed by the Westerners who have come with their influence and getting rich from their business. Chen Zhen (Donnie […]

Bull Market Early or Bear Market Trap?

For virtual currency investors, the bigger question is whether this round of currency price increases is a bull market reset or a bear market trap. Last night, Bitcoin experienced a skyrocketing price in just one hour. The price rose from the violence of about US$6,800 to a high of US$8,100. It rose nearly 20% during the day. Under Bitcoin’s leadership, […]

Travel to Bhutan

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to Bhutan? My husband and I went in 2008, with our son who was two years old at the time. Bhutan is a small country located between Nepal and China. When we went, they were completing an extended highway connecting the two main cities of Bhutan, Thimphu and Paro, […]