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A Peaceful Protest in DC

It was just a trip to Washington DC but little did my kids know what they were really getting themselves into. Read more
The Bees and Buzz of Life

It’s a cold day here in Florida. Outside, the sun is shining and the bees are buzzing in anticipation of the nectar that they will find. They are focused and determined in their mission to pick up pollen from flowers and spread it around thereby helping plants reproduce and produce fruits for the world. Their Read more
Welcome 2025

It is the third day of 2025. How are you feeling? If you could choose a color to describe how you are feeling, what would that color be? Pale pink would be the color for me, just like the cherry blossoms that bloom in the Spring. A color that signifies my readiness to come out Read more
Embracing Fall With Fasting

It is a hot and humid day here in the City of Orlando. Despite the heat, the leaves are rustling in sync with the wind as if dancing in happiness. Happy that the Fall is here. Along with the changing leaves, comes the smells of pumpkin spice latte and the delicious pumpkin pie. Not to Read more
Empower Yourself: 5 Ways to Find Your Voice and Refill Your Cup

Here are five ways you can find your voice and refill your cup so you can take on the world! Read more
Deep Truths About Life and Death

Have you ever wondered why you are here? Or why we die? How does being at a funeral help us reflect on life? Here are some truths I have learned. Read more
Something About the Ocean

Have you ever found yourself alone at a jetty on a cold winter afternoon? I did and it not only warmed my heart but healed my soul. Read more
Celebrating Australia and Khmer Krom

It was Thursday evening in Adelaide and the Khmer Krom community were preparing to walk in the Respecting Country Parade across the Riverbank Precinct Bridge to Elder Park to celebrate Australia Day. An annual celebration similar to America’s Independence Day, Australia Day marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet and the raising the Union Read more
A Drive of Terror Down Under

It was a cold morning in Adelaide early July and we were preparing for a big day out. The plan was a trip up to Mount Lofty to check out the views of Adelaide, followed by a visit to Cleveland National Park and then a leisurely walk around Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens. An itinerary that Read more
The Rock Inside of You

A rock, you ask? Yes. A rock. In fact, you and I are like the rocks at Hallet Cove beach. Do you have days when you feel like you are just trying to keep afloat in this vast ocean of life? Some days may be calm, clear and beautiful. Other days may be dark and Read more
Will you be my Valentine? How a random act turned into an act kindness for a stranger.

Valentine’s Day is more than just a day of love, it is a day of kindness. Here is a story of how I met a stranger and was asked the Valentine question. Read more
A Letter of Thanks & Appreciation For Supporting Cherteal.com

As 2022 comes to an end, I am thankful for each and every one who followed liked, or shared a post from Cherteal.com. You are the reason Cherteal continues to exist today. As you may know, Cherteal was created two years ago to bring my love of writing, community, and Khmer Krom together. Each article Read more