I’ve been to a few interesting library spaces before. These included buildings with cute aquariums and puppet show theaters for kids. The other day, I got invited to do an authors lunch (along with Dr. David Unger) at the Huntington Beach Public Library. This was at their central library; I really loved spending time there, and I appreciated how they created a successful library space. Firstly, they offered a great physical environment. There’s actually a drop-off zone right next to the … [Read more...]
Sailouh- The Power of Words
June 4, 2012 2 Comments
Sailouh: children, kids. Sailouh meant "little boy" in ancient China. King Mouh, the first ruler of the Chou dynasty, introduced his younger brother as sailouh. (The term subtly shifts to "sailou" when describing one's own younger brother.) Triad gangs use these family terms, with the leader addressed as "Daaihlou" (elder brother) and the man under him known as "Sailou." Thus, one simple phrase can yield various meanings. It is the power of words that first lured me into reading as a child. … [Read more...]