Julia Chen

Jan 7, 2025 | flipboard.com | Julia Chen

10 hours agoBestselling author Martha Beck has tried many things over her 62 years of life to quell the anxiety that’s been her constant companion since childhood. The Harvard-trained sociologist experimented with therapy, medication, self-compassion practices and many, many hours of meditation. Then, as …

Jun 21, 2024 | theoffingmag.com | Julia Chen |Aozora Brockman |Mary Pappalardo |Mimi Wong

Aozora Brockman’s story “Light and Moon” was published in The Offing’s Fiction department. Q&A conducted by Julia Chen, Fiction Assistant Editor. Donate to The Offing! Our Patreon supporters received early access to the interview with The Offing contributor Aozora Brockman. The Offing pays our contributors, and we appreciate the help of all of our supporters in sustaining our work.

May 22, 2024 | flipboard.com | Julia Chen

Italy1 day agoIf you see this dish on the menu in Italy, you’re in a tourist trapnzherald.co.nz - NZ Herald • 1dIt’s a common pasta combo but for Italians, it’s a red flag.

May 2, 2024 | flipboard.com | Julia Chen

Travel (New Zealand) 10 hours ago Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes with co-offenders to rob victim of ute nzherald.co.nz - Belinda Feek • 10h A man armed with an axe jumped out of bushes as his co-offenders surrounded their victim’s ute, after luring him there on the premise of an “exchange … Biology 3 hours ago The 25 Best Zoos and Aquariums in the U.S. [2024] upgradedpoints.com - Amar Hussain • 3h Nearly every city in the U.S. has at least 1 zoo or aquarium, so choosing which...

Mar 26, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Julia Chen

Julia Chen Ask anyone within a five-block vicinity of the Cal campus where to go for Thai food and they’ll all say the same two words: Imm Thai. The casual spot on University Ave. hosts a constant parade of Berkeley families and lanyard-wearing students inhaling thai iced teas and going in on sharable entrées that are as affordable as they are delicious (nothing on the menu is over $17). Go for the smoky basil pork that's nice and saucy over rice, or any of the velvety curries.