PinnedQuan CM TranRedemption DaysHe was startled by my sight, as though he’d run into a friend unexpectedly. Except I had never met him before. We were just passing ships…Jul 23, 2023Jul 23, 2023
PinnedQuan CM TranThe JuggernautYears ago, a mysterious spectacle had overtaken Casa Linda, my East Dallas neighborhood, one December night. Candles in brown paper bags…Jan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
Quan CM TranLove and Creation in a time of Mental IllnessDaniel Johnston’s music reached the world. His family created a world for him to do so.Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Quan CM TranBecoming AméricainIt’s been about 18 years since I last took French. I thought about taking Spanish, since it’d be more pragmatic here in Texas, but decided…Sep 6, 2019Sep 6, 2019
Quan CM TranParis is burning, again.These moments were shared with my brother on this initial trip. While growing up, my dad told me the side with the flying buttresses was…Apr 21, 2019Apr 21, 2019
Quan CM TranAnthony Bourdain, An Unlikely StatesmanHow a 44-year-old making french fries became a global voice we all needed.Jun 9, 2018Jun 9, 2018