Articles written by Debbie Tam

What is Helium

About me - Debbie Tam

Hi, I'm Debbie. I am an avid reader of various genres from mysteries, procedurals, horror, short stories, and poetry. I am a big fan of Asian cinema, particularly Hong Kong action and Japanese horror. I am an occasional gamer but I veer towards mostly simulation

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Babies: 8 of 99
Welcome(for Asher Leaf)Enjoy your toes and fingersWiggling and feeling sensationsAll for the first timeSometimes it will always seem to be this way for youThroughout your lifeThe warmth of laying your headAcross your mother's shoulderAbsorbing her scentInhaling her loveExhaling yoursFeel safeEnveloped in your father's armsStr... More..
Education > Special Education Finding educational support for special needs children: 2 of 18
Your child's best advocate is you. Parents need to understand their rights in special education as guaranteed under the federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This federal law ensures that your child will receive a free and appropriate public education.This is a basic overview of the proc... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Top 20 hottest actors of all time: 4 of 24
The 20 hottest actors of all time, well according to me anyway:1. Johnny Depp - even back in the 21 Jump Street days! And his somewhat grungy days.2. Matthew McConaughey - Southern charm and they try to get him shirtless in his films and with good reason3. Ewan MacGregor - He made Moulin Rouge tolerable. His voice is sweet to... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best musicals of all time: 7 of 35
Adapted from the stage version, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is my personal favorite musical. The brain child of its star John Cameron Mitchell. Mitchell not only wrote the play he also assisted Stephen Trask with the lyrics of the song. Meeting Stephen Trask by chance on a plane ride, the two teamed up. They had humble beginnin... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 34 of 145
Hard to pick the top films of all time. So I broke them out by genre:Science Fiction: Star Wars - It was amazing to see ships fly and not see strings. A truly class act for its time. A simple but engaging plot. Despite the caliber of the actors, the film remains a sci-fi classic.Horror: Prince of Darkness - I love John Carpen... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 92 of 391
The Greatest Sadness (inspired by a childhood memory that has never left me)As I walked along the streets of Chinatownstumbling, fighting my way through the mobThe foul smell of fish in the open airThe sweet smell of roast duck hanging in the windowAcross from Seward Parkthere is a funeral parlorBobby pin shoved in my hairTo ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The photograph: 15 of 62
love is more thicker than forget(inspired by a poem by ee cummings of the same name)It was during those quiet moments in the evening when her mind could not be occupied by the inane drone of the television, the belly is full, and the phone just will not ring. She sat on the sofa staring at the black and white photograph of a ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Dim Sum: 1 of 4
Growing in up in New York City allowed me to have dim sum almost every weekend in Chinatown. It was always a cause for excitement. It is a complete full on sensory experience.Arriving at the restaurant, there is the din of the crowd waiting for tables. There is always a crowd in front of a Chinese restaurant on the weekend ju... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Discussing The Graveyard School: 1 of 3
Lament: An Elegiac poem discussing the Graveyard Poets in rhyming verseOne poet feeling rather bereftWrote a poem about his dead wife"A Nightpiece on Death"Contemplating human lifeFather of the Graveyard, Thomas PurnellThe grandfather of Mary Shelley's FrankensteinAlways waiting for the death knellTo finally reach the divineH... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Albums and songs of the Pet Shop Boys: 1 of 3
I am a product of the 80's. Loved the New Wave scene. The first Pet Shop Boys song I ever heard was It's A Sin. Since then, I have picked up every single album. They never disappoint. They know who they are and can be depended upon to make fun dance music.Please (1986)Disco (1986)Actually (1987)Introspective (1988)In Depth (1... More..