Aimeeberlin 
How do book-scented fragrances invoke memories? For a long time I have missed the smell of books, new and old, as well as that of newspapers. As I am completing a big project I treated myself to some book-scented fragrance that I recently found while Internet-shopping. While this might seem like a new thing, there … Read more
It is racist to say free speech is Eurocentric. In all of my courses that touch on freedom of expression, I have asked my students to discuss this question in my first class: “The President of a Canadian university said freedom of expression is ‘Eurocentric’ and leads to the suppression of minority groups. As such, … Read more
How do I go about teaching hate speech? In all of my courses that touch on freedom of expression, I have asked my students to discuss this question in my first class: “The President of a Canadian university said freedom of expression is ‘Eurocentric’ and leads to the suppression of minority groups. As such, it … Read more
Droopy, or sunken, eyelids are believed to be caused primarily by dehydration, fatigue, and aging (i.e. loss of fat and collagen in the area). People are generally advised to moisturize the eyelid areas and drink more water. Dermatologists like Dr. Dray, who has achieved celebrity status on YouTube, has a video in which she discusses different … Read more
Many physicians insist that health supplements are not necessary for good health. “One only needs to follow healthy diet,” they like to say. At most, on multivitamin pill a day would suffice. Yes, a multivitamin pill per day has helped me reduce my sick days and incidences of common cold. Many KOLs on YouTube recommend different health … Read more
What is the best shampooing method for soft, silky hair? Some years ago, I noticed a difference in my hair texture depending on where I was living. My hair in its “default” state used to be of fair quality, given that I have very good health. My hair texture deteriorated when I was residing in … Read more
I have always been a cat lover. I have not centered my blog around cats because I have been the cat mom of very few cats. I therefore lack the experience and expertise to offer much valuable advice to fellow cat moms out there. I decided to write about a peculiar cat behavior that has … Read more
Who were the faculty at a Canadian law school who inspired my new book on free speech in universities? Free speech in universities has been under attack for some years. I contemplated writing In Defense of Free Speech in Universities: A Study of Three Jurisdictions, which was published last fall, in the summer of 2018, a … Read more
Ever wonder why academic freedom is dead in Hong Kong? One overlooked contributing factor is the “Failed in London, Try Hong Kong” type of “professionals” that the city has drawn since its heyday. Back in 2006/7, lecturers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong were already advised by their superiors not to anger students coming … Read more
I finally found time to write about Keung To, a singer and main vocalist of the Hong Kong boy band club known as “Mirror.” I normally do not spare time for singers and actors in Hong Kong, except those who impress me somehow. The fact that many of those artistes-would-be are of the lowest quality, … Read more