Monthly Archives: September 2015

‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Boy II Man”

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 2: “Boys II Man” Original airdate September 29, 2015. Microsynopsis: Eddie and his lunch crew learn that there are benefits to having a friend who flunked eighth grade. Jessica and Eddie butt heads … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: City National & The Honest Company

Posted on September 29, 2015 by John

https://youtu.be/hG11SbveqVA I saw this City National Bank’s commercial highlighting The Honest Company’s CEO, Brian Lee, talking about working with the bank and even putting his own personal money into the bank. You probably have heard of The Honest Company because … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Shinbashi Dori in Gion

Posted on September 28, 2015 by tinabot

From various sources, I read that Shinbashi Dori has been called the most beautiful street in Asia. After reading that, I couldn’t possibly pass up the opportunity to hunt this street of beauty down and check it out. So, with … Continue reading →

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From the Margins to the Mainstream: A Panel on Race, Comedy and Prime Time TV

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Jeff

KPCC, Southern California’s public radio station, recently hosted this panel on Race, Comedy, and Prime Time TV.  The guest panelists were: Melvin Mar (@ChineseGuy88), executive producer of “Fresh Off the Boat” Joz Wang (@JozJozJoz), editor of 8 Asians and founder of V3, … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Family Business Trip”

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 1: “Family Business Trip” (Season 2 Premiere) Original airdate September 22, 2015. Microsynopsis: Eddie’s plans for entering seventh grade with a cool summer vacation story are destroyed (by a funny story from Yo! … Continue reading →

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Departing Mayor Lisa Wong – Love, politics, and a tale of two struggling cities

Posted on September 22, 2015 by John

Having been born & raised in a suburb of Springfield, Massachusetts (about 90 miles West of Boston), I’m surprised that I did not come across hearing about Lisa Wong, but I had only started blogging in January 2007 and she … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Kyoto’s Ninen Zaka & Sannen Zaka

Posted on September 21, 2015 by tinabot

While researching places to go in Kyoto, I have to admit, I was trying to live my Rurouni Kenshin years and wanted to see “old Kyoto” where ever it may still exist, while temples and gardens are key destinations in … Continue reading →

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8Books: Jenny Zhang on Michael Derrick Hudson

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Lily

Included in this year’s edition of The Best American Poetry, edited by Sherman Alexie, is a poem worthy of significant controversy. It is a poem by one Yi-Fen Chou, the Chinese pen name of a white writer named Michael Derrick … Continue reading →

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Asian American Diabetes cases: More than Half are Undiagnosed

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Jeff

Many years ago I was amazed when The Wife, a Registered Nurse, looked at someone at a party and immediately (and correctly, more on that later), pointed out that the person was a diabetic.   I wondered how she figured that … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Bright Lines,” by Tanwi Nandini Islam

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Lily

Tanwi Nandini Islam’s debut novel Bright Lines is a coming-of-age story for three young girls in Brooklyn and a family trying to find itself. Ella returns home from college for the summer to see her aunt, uncle, and cousin in Brooklyn, her … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Simon Premium Outlets® – Bold Summer Looks

Posted on September 15, 2015 by John

https://youtu.be/MiaqkrLtpc8 Although we’re nearing the end of the summer, I’ve only recently noticed this Simon Premium Outlets tv ad: “At Simon Premium Outlets®, there’s always something new to discover. Check out our new Simon Premium Outlets commercial, and visit a … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Kiyomizudera

Posted on September 14, 2015 by tinabot

除夜の鐘｜Joya no Kane #kyoto #kiyomizudera #japan #temple #清水寺#京都#日本#寺 A photo posted by 音羽山 清水寺｜Kiyomizu-dera (@feel_kiyomizudera) on Dec 31, 2014 at 9:32am PST The image above is of Kiyomizudera buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, the night I was there. Except I … Continue reading →

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