Happy 2023! The arrival of a new year naturally fills us with a sense of optimism. Sense of happiness. Even a sense of renewal. It is that longing for renewal that often motivates us to set goals for ourselves in the new year. The problem is we tend to choose…

Previously on “The Parenting Tales of Teo” I have decided to take a break from writing today. I would instead like to introduce my guest writer for this installment of the series — my wife and Mateo’s mother, Kay. She is also my new co-producer for this series. Please welcome…

Previously on “Getting the Last Word II” As you probably know, I typically write about sports, humor, and parenting on Medium. But as I enter my second year as a writer on this platform, I have decided to do something a little different. Sounds fun, right? I have discovered a…

Previously on “Today’s Rant” I grew up near many bodies of water in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Pacific Ocean. Carquinez Strait. Even Lake Merritt. In fact, visiting Children’s Fairyland with my mom and then feeding the ducks in nearby Lake Merritt afterward is one of my favorite childhood…

Previously on “Getting the Last Word II” As you probably know, I typically write about sports, humor, and parenting on Medium. But as I enter my second year as a writer on this platform, I have decided to do something a little different. Sounds fun, right? I have discovered a…

Previously on “Today’s Rant” When I am not doing my best Bill Shakespeare impersonation on Medium, I work for my father-in-law’s construction business. We do everything, from remodeling bathrooms to installing garbage disposals to patching roofs. I have worked for Albert for three years and find construction to be rewarding…

As I publish my milestone 175th article and reach 1,200 followers on Medium, I would like to thank you for supporting my professional writing career. As a writer, I am only as good as the people who read my work. Hence, you are responsible for every achievement I have earned…

As you probably know, I typically write about sports, humor, and parenting on Medium. But as I enter my second year as a writer on this platform, I have decided to do something a little different. Sounds fun, right? I have discovered a list of 34 writing prompts on the…

Previously on “Today’s Rant No. 27: Fall Edition” I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. The youngest of four children. Although we spoke mostly English at home, we spoke some Cantonese as well. As a small child, I knew how to say basic phases in Cantonese…