I had a blast in Philly. If one city gives me the vibe of being at home, it was Philly, for its walkability, boutique shops, and convenient public transportation. I also realized the accidental curriculum a city has to offer. It gave me a feel for the perks of living in big cities. Museums and libraries expose you to accidental discovery. If you're a reader of my blog, you might be aware of the Terence Tao interview. Since we're so drawn into AI these days, meeting something

I am currently in California for summer school. On a rare free afternoon, our group visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda - his birthplace, where a small white frame house still stands on the manicured library grounds. As a Vietnamese visitor, an education policy researcher, I walked out of that archive with far more to think about than I ever expected. The Yellow Pad: Thinking vs. Posturing I have always been drawn to other people's handwritten notes

II truly value my travel experiences. I understand and experience with all senses, immersing myself in a manner that books cannot...