Editor's corner/ Over a cup of tea
Heidi M. Pascual*
Publisher & Editor
* 2006 Journalist of the
Year for the State of
Wisconsin (U.S.-SBA)
Publisher & Editor
* 2006 Journalist of the
Year for the State of
Wisconsin (U.S.-SBA)
| Spring and Asian American women |
In Wisconsin and elsewhere in the Midwest, the month of March brings a renewed hope for the
coming of a bluer sky, days of abundant sunlight, warmer breeze, sprouts of greens everywhere,
beautiful lakes, and flowers of all colors in bloom. Spring is coming! And when it does, the memory of
the recent harsh winter will soon fade away. Time to put our penguin outfits to storage once again,
and start wearing semi-tropical clothes that allow our skins to breathe.
If only we could say the same thing with regard to our economy: that the harshness of the
economic downturn is almost over; that millions of our unemployed are getting jobs again; that home
foreclosures are now a thing of the past; that the uninsured and underinsured Americans and U.S.
residents are soon provided with affordable health insurance; that the new immigration reform will
turn out to be just, humane, and will reflect the true will of the American people; and that our
politicans set aside their partisanship to really benefit the people, not just their campaign contributors.
If only we could say the same thing with regard to world peace: that people of different races,
cultures, beliefs and religions co-exist in harmony; that people treat each other with respect and
understanding; that people stop killing each other for power; that people erase hate and violence
from their hearts; and that people live the virtues of compassion and love for others.
Perhaps I’m dreaming too much. Perhaps lofty ideals are impossible dreams. But hope springs
eternal, and when more than one person act to achieve a dream, it isn’t impossible at all to happen.
coming of a bluer sky, days of abundant sunlight, warmer breeze, sprouts of greens everywhere,
beautiful lakes, and flowers of all colors in bloom. Spring is coming! And when it does, the memory of
the recent harsh winter will soon fade away. Time to put our penguin outfits to storage once again,
and start wearing semi-tropical clothes that allow our skins to breathe.
If only we could say the same thing with regard to our economy: that the harshness of the
economic downturn is almost over; that millions of our unemployed are getting jobs again; that home
foreclosures are now a thing of the past; that the uninsured and underinsured Americans and U.S.
residents are soon provided with affordable health insurance; that the new immigration reform will
turn out to be just, humane, and will reflect the true will of the American people; and that our
politicans set aside their partisanship to really benefit the people, not just their campaign contributors.
If only we could say the same thing with regard to world peace: that people of different races,
cultures, beliefs and religions co-exist in harmony; that people treat each other with respect and
understanding; that people stop killing each other for power; that people erase hate and violence
from their hearts; and that people live the virtues of compassion and love for others.
Perhaps I’m dreaming too much. Perhaps lofty ideals are impossible dreams. But hope springs
eternal, and when more than one person act to achieve a dream, it isn’t impossible at all to happen.
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We celebrate Women’s History Month in March, as well. Women in the U.S. have been fortunate to reach a certain level
of equality with men in many aspects of social living, after hundreds of years of being considered second class citizens.
Women of color, of course, have always been in a worse place than their White counterparts. But times have changed,
thanks to the valiant efforts of American women who blazed the trail for us. We now enjoy the benefits of their struggle. And
we should pay a tribute to them.
To us Asian American women and other women of color, their contribution to helping us develop our sense of self,
identity and cultural pride is immeasurable. Perhaps the best way to show our thanks to them is to be the best at what we do
and be of service to our families and communities. This issue of Asian Wisconzine highlights some of these Asian American
women in the Madison area whom Asian Wisconzine had featured through the years. They all exemplify strength of character,
hard work, focus in reaching their goals, excellence in what they do, pride in their culture, and most of all, love of family and
their community. We also salute our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and all the women in our lives who helped mold
us into better persons.
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This print edition of Asian Wisconzine is definitely not a goodbye issue. Watch for Asian Wisconzine’s continuing
coverage of Asian American happenings and issues in our state and the Midwest via our popular online edition, www..
asianwisconzine.com. I’d like to thank our advertisers who believe that Asian Wisconzine is needed in the State of
Wisconsin, and that its presence enhances our society’s understanding of what diversity is all about.
We celebrate Women’s History Month in March, as well. Women in the U.S. have been fortunate to reach a certain level
of equality with men in many aspects of social living, after hundreds of years of being considered second class citizens.
Women of color, of course, have always been in a worse place than their White counterparts. But times have changed,
thanks to the valiant efforts of American women who blazed the trail for us. We now enjoy the benefits of their struggle. And
we should pay a tribute to them.
To us Asian American women and other women of color, their contribution to helping us develop our sense of self,
identity and cultural pride is immeasurable. Perhaps the best way to show our thanks to them is to be the best at what we do
and be of service to our families and communities. This issue of Asian Wisconzine highlights some of these Asian American
women in the Madison area whom Asian Wisconzine had featured through the years. They all exemplify strength of character,
hard work, focus in reaching their goals, excellence in what they do, pride in their culture, and most of all, love of family and
their community. We also salute our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and all the women in our lives who helped mold
us into better persons.
*********************************
This print edition of Asian Wisconzine is definitely not a goodbye issue. Watch for Asian Wisconzine’s continuing
coverage of Asian American happenings and issues in our state and the Midwest via our popular online edition, www..
asianwisconzine.com. I’d like to thank our advertisers who believe that Asian Wisconzine is needed in the State of
Wisconsin, and that its presence enhances our society’s understanding of what diversity is all about.
