Perspectives Articles
The Gal formerly (or still?) known as...
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Thirty-three years ago, I was born Hsin-Hsin Foo. Thirteen years ago, I decided on Julia Foo but that was short-lived. Three years ago, I chose to be Katherine Foo and have kept it since. Today, I admit still feeling conflicted. Although I was born in the States, my parents gave me a Chinese name because the Chinese highly value what names mean, and they wanted me to be reminded of my heritage. I do love what my name means: happiness. I also love the way it is pronounced: "shing-shing." It rings of cuteness!
Beware: fat cats will eat your homes, America
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Mathematically, Fat Cats = [Kittens]2. It's a basic quadratic. Thus, by the transitive property of adorableness, it holds that Fat Cats are also irresistibly cute and, oh my, so fluffy. So, I was naturally skeptical when reading that these cuddly- wuddly animals were being blamed for the current financial meltdown.
He Said, She Said
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Dave thinks 2nd year is sweetest while Sarah thinks you never forget your first.