There comes a moment—quiet, gradual, often unspoken—when a home that once symbolized independence begins to feel like a place filled with small risks. A missed medication. A forgotten burner left on. A fall that was brushed off as “nothing.” For many retirees and their families, that moment marks the beginning […]
Author: Hoàng Anh
Setting Up a Fortune-Telling Table for Tết
As the year ends and Tết approaches, everyone anxiously wonders what the new year and the future will bring. How will love, family life, work, construction plans, partnerships, and careers unfold? Where will humanity be headed in 2026? Will World War III break out? Will Communist China invade Taiwan? Will […]
The Calligrapher by Vũ Đình Liên
The poem “Ông Đồ” was written in 1936 and published in Tinh Hoa (Essence) magazine. In this work, author Vũ Đình Liên conveys a deep sense of sorrow and nostalgia for the fading traditions and people of the past. As Western education spread in Vietnam, Han studies and Chinese characters […]
Happy Tết – Year of the Horse
Wishing all readers, contributors, staff, and volunteers of HuuTri.org a joyful and prosperous Tết Bính Ngọ 2026! May the new year bring you abundant happiness, vibrant health, and lasting longevity. Thank you for your invaluable contributions, unwavering support, and thoughtful suggestions that continue to strengthen and enrich our online retirement […]
Abraham Lincoln — The Rail-Splitter Who Redefined a Nation
Early Life & Frontier Roots: Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, in a one-room log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky (now LaRue County). His upbringing was defined by hardship, manual labor, and self-reliance—conditions typical of the American frontier but formative in shaping his political philosophy. His family moved repeatedly, […]
Origins, Meaning, and Traditions of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán)
Tết Nguyên Đán is the most significant festival in Vietnam, deeply rooted in the nation’s culture, customs, and traditions. Origins of Tết Nguyên Đán According to historical records, the origins of Tết Nguyên Đán trace back to the reign of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient China, around […]
Today in History – February 15
World History 1564 – Galileo Galilei Born Why it matters: His astronomical discoveries reshaped humanity’s understanding of the universe. 1942 – Fall of Singapore to Japanese Forces Why it matters: One of Britain’s greatest military defeats in World War II. 1989 – Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan Begins Why it matters: […]
Today in History – February 14
World History 270 – Traditional Date of St. Valentine’s Execution Why it matters: Inspired the modern global celebration of Valentine’s Day. 1876 – Alexander Graham Bell Applies for Telephone Patent Why it matters: Launched the communications revolution that shaped the modern world. 1946 – University of Pennsylvania Unveils ENIAC Computer […]
Until the Last Valentine
In Westminster, Orange County, where bougainvillea spills over white fences and the air carries the scent of phở and ocean breeze, ông Hoà and bà Bình made a decision that surprised their children but felt perfectly natural to them. In their late eighties, after more than six decades of marriage, […]
Today in History – February 13
World History 1633 – Galileo Galilei Arrives in Rome for Inquisition Trial Why it matters: Symbolized the historic conflict between scientific discovery and religious authority. 1945 – Allied Bombing of Dresden Begins Why it matters: One of the most controversial air raids of World War II, raising ethical questions about […]










