After attending the farewell Mass, I couldn’t stop thinking about what had happened, what was happening, and what the future might hold for the two children involved. In my view, they are victims of a broken marriage and their parents’ failure to fulfill their responsibilities in raising them. The causes […]
Arts & Culture
Michelangelo: The Life and Legacy of a Renaissance Master
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, widely celebrated as one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. His life and works remain monumental in the history of Western art, as he mastered multiple artistic disciplines, including sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. […]
A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Note to Our Hưu Trí Community
Dear Readers, Writers, Webmaster, and Volunteers, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has contributed to the growth and success of huutri.org. To our readers, thank you for trusting us as a […]
Halloween
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a pagan celebration marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts, who lived around 2,000 years ago in the regions of modern-day Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, believed that the boundary […]
Frédéric Chopin: The Poet of the Piano
Frédéric Chopin’s House in Żelazowa Wola, Poland Frédéric Chopin, born on March 1, 1810, in Żelazowa Wola, Poland, was one of the greatest composers and pianists of the Romantic era. Known for his lyrical compositions and virtuoso piano technique, Chopin’s life and work were deeply shaped by his early experiences […]
Exploring Baroque Music
Characteristics, Philosophy, Era, and Notable Composers Baroque music refers to a style of Western art music composed from approximately 1600 to 1750. The term “Baroque” comes from the Portuguese word “barroco,” meaning a misshapen pearl, symbolizing the elaborate and highly detailed style of the period. This era followed the Renaissance […]
Dying with Unfinished Business!
“Can you believe it? I don’t have much in this life, just my only son to carry on the family name. But all he does is wander around aimlessly, spending time with friends who don’t care about the future. He’s already 30, and every time I mention marriage, he brushes […]
The Hollywood Sign: From Real Estate to Landmark
Hollywood, now synonymous with the American film industry, began as a quiet agricultural community in the late 19th century. It was founded by Harvey Henderson Wilcox, a real estate developer from Kansas, who bought 120 acres of land west of Los Angeles in 1887. Wilcox and his wife, Daeida, envisioned […]
Love in the Twilight Years
“After I’m gone, make sure to find your mother a companion to walk with her through her twilight years.” These were real parting words, though rarely spoken. They invite contemplation and, naturally, some resistance, especially from those in Vietnamese culture where women have traditionally been bound by the principles of […]
Old Age: Perspective on Time and Aging
Some of my friends, one after another, are departing from this world. Those who remain are anxious and apprehensive: “When will it be my turn?” It is well understood that birth is followed by death, but what happens before and after still leaves many worried and concerned. There are two […]










