What I am grateful for
In a world enamored with confidence, I am grateful for doubt. In a world where outcomes of our actions rarely align with our intentions,...
Gratitude to Friends
"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal."- Oscar Wilde Every Thanksgiving, when I try to...


Happy Holidays
Dear Friends, Ya-Ting and I hope that you had a healthy and happy year. I have never done a Christmas letter until now, but I feel...


Eulogy
Vladimir I. Sirotin (1963-2016) "I have one brother" used to be my answer To those who politely cared to ask. I now say "I used to have...
Gratitude
I love meeting new people, talking to people from different walks of life. I find the infinite variety of their life experiences...


Music and Meaningful Moments
Does music make a moment of time more meaningful, or does the profound moment elevates a piece of music? I know it is a bit of a "chicken...


Holidays
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday due to its uniting nature. After all, there is no political party or religion in the world that is...