Journalist, blogger, traveler

Los Angeles-based journalist, photographer and artist with an eye on Asia after stints in Hong Kong, Beijing and Nanjing.

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Korean film review: "Commitment" starring T.O.P

I have grown especially tired of Hollywood blockbusters over the past year. I was excited for the most recent Transformers because the previews boasted scenes from the Hong Kong skyline I miss so much, just to get completely deflated from the usual explosions that go on for hours without much of a plot.

With that said, I was excited on my most recent flight back to Los Angeles from Taipei because…

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Review: "Good Chinese Wife" by Susan Blumberg-Kason

The female narrative of the expatriate experience in China and Hong Kong is given a strong and refreshing voice by Susan Blumberg-Kason in her new memoir, “Good Chinese Wife.”

Susan Blumberg-Kason in Hong Kong with her mom and Uncle Budgie when her husband’s “Japanese Father” was in town – you have to read the book to find out who this elusive-sounding character is. I can’t imagine having to deal…

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On the whole ALS thing

On the whole ALS thing

I’ve seen some people getting negative about this viral campaign because of it wasting water. There is even a meme of an African kid sarcastically asking about how people are dumping fresh water on their heads to avoid donating to charity.

People need to stop jumping on the bandwagon as soon as media outlets change their tune and produce a story for headlines. Obviously the campaign worked in…

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Hunter S. Thompson: truthteller As many of my friends know, when I was first exposed to the writings of Hunter S.

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Hana Kim talks about her new single! "Heaven Sees Me"

Singer-Songwriter Hana Kim is set to launch a new single “Heaven Sees Me”. The track is very close to her heart because it speaks to what it is like for girls and women who are forced into human trafficking.

Based in Los Angeles, Kim has a concert coming up on Saturday, August 2, called “Saving Innocence”, which will raise money for the cause. Saving Innocence (www.savinginnocence.org) is teaming…

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Selling photographs at Mariachi Plaza, Boyle Heights!

The last fair out in Ventura was fun and I got to share my photographs with a lot of people! Looking forward to doing the same at Shop Boyle Heights at the Mariachi Plaza!

Check out the snazzy fliers below!

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Chinese art exhibition in Seattle article

I very much enjoyed learning from artist Chen Shaoxiong his views on what it is like to be an artist in China, and how he feels about the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at Seattle Art Museum’s Asian Art Museum.

Check out my write-up in the International Examiner here!

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Back in LA! Come check out the Ventura Art Walk this weekend!

Back in LA! Come check out the Ventura Artwalk this weekend!

Ok! After the hiatus from blogging while in Taipei, I have so much material to catch up on! Always so, so many interesting things that I stumble across in Asia! It will take a while to post it all, so keep checking back!

Right now, though, I want to let you know about this very cool art fair in Ventura this coming weekend that I will be holding a booth at, along with my mother, Helen Muskal, who…

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Yes, I know, silly, even though it's MY airline, have to sit economy. #evaairways #Eva #evaair #flight #Taiwan #taoyuan #airplane (at EVA Air Lounge)