方蓁部落格

《方蓁部落格》集顧方蓁歷時五年、源源不斷之創作心血,文章均曾於《女性戶外運動新聞》網站貼出發表,即將集結成書出版。

. A collection of these blogs appears in Vera’s second book 《方蓁箴言》讀來讓讀者心生有為者亦若是之感,也揭示出豪情壯志人皆可履現。讓人欣羡的成功始於平凡卑微,方蓁的一生就是明證與寫照。.

《巾幗槍神  世界冠軍之路》:一部回憶錄

《巾幗槍神 世界冠軍之路》:一部回憶錄

I met Vera Koo several years ago at a Bianchi Cup match in Columbia, Missouri. I’m thinking it might have been about 15 years ago, when she was at the height of her shooting career. Indeed, Vera is the only woman to capture the prestigious Bianchi Cup championship in...

找尋象拔蚌,家人一條心

找尋象拔蚌,家人一條心

Vera Koo describes her summer vacation with family in tow, to search for the elusive geoduck clam on the shore of Washington state.

登上夏威夷拉尼凱碉堡步道

登上夏威夷拉尼凱碉堡步道

Vera Koo and some of her family members recently hiked to the top of Lanikai Pillbox in Hawaii. She discovered a few things about the hike and about her life in the process.

與女兒共享攀岩之樂

與女兒共享攀岩之樂

Shane Koo tells us how her daughter, Mia, has become interested in her mother’s passion: rock climbing. Shane believes it is a parent’s goal to be surpassed by her children, in all aspects of life.

顧方蓁信仰論

顧方蓁信仰論

This post features excerpts from two of Vera Koo’s blog posts on the topics of God and faith, and the role they play in her life.

海上泛舟歷險記

海上泛舟歷險記

While on a kayaking excursion, Carlos was struggling in the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii when my daughter, Shane, arrived at a harrowing thought: This might be it. I’m thankful to report that it wasn’t “it” for Carlos. My husband is alive and...

亨斯曼世界長青運動會

亨斯曼世界長青運動會

Jim O’Young was my mentor when I entered the competitive pistol shooting sports more than 25 years ago, and I trust his wisdom. This time, though, I was skeptical. “Vera, you’re going to compete again,” he told me. My competition days are finished, I told Jim. I...

鯊魚區潛水樂

鯊魚區潛水樂

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published September 5, 2017 This shark adventure is a guest column written by Vera Koo’s husband, Carlos … Vera and I have different avenues toward pursuing our hobbies. Vera is drawn to activities that she can try to conquer. She’s...

越洋到印度

越洋到印度

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published March 25, 2015 While much of the Western world was celebrating the holidays with festivity, light, family and gifts, I fulfilled a life-long dream of visiting uncharted regions of the Eastern world last fall. My passport...

從洋娃娃到⼿槍:我從事射擊運動與競賽的歷程

從洋娃娃到⼿槍:我從事射擊運動與競賽的歷程

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published January 6, 2015 I did not grow up playing with toy guns. I grew up playing with dolls. In fact, as a child, I never had any interest in guns. I was raised in a very traditional Chinese family that valued women as nurturers...

Shooting Sports USA: Retiring from Shooting Sports

Shooting Sports USA: Retiring from Shooting Sports

In this article, posted at the NRA's "Shooting Sports USA," Vera Koo explains why it became time to retire from shooting sports. In fact, she pinpoints the exact moment she decided that her days of running race guns needed to end. I was precise in everything I did...

追踪象拔蚌

追踪象拔蚌

This is a guest post written by Vera Koo’s daughter, Shane, and describes her quest to find the elusive geoduck clam while on a camping trip.

言者諄諄聽者藐藐時

言者諄諄聽者藐藐時

We all have encountered a friend or loved one going down a path we wish we could correct. Our responsibility is to try to steer that person in the right direction with good advice. But what should you do if your friend will not listen to you? I experienced this during...

回顧來時路,難忘知遇恩

回顧來時路,難忘知遇恩

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published March 16, 2020 When I consider my life and how fortunate I have been, it is almost as if I am in a play with a perfectly written script. My story has had countless hurdles and challenging times, but just when it seems as if...

一窺顧方箴女士的人生、她正在著手的著作

一窺顧方箴女士的人生、她正在著手的著作

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published September 20, 2016 I met Vera Koo a few years ago and have been intrigued with her ever since. It’s no secret that I think she is an absolutely amazing person. As I read her recent column, my respect for her grew all the...

心平氣和有容乃大

心平氣和有容乃大

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published June 7, 2017 When I compete in sport shooting, I try to achieve complete peace in my mind. I work hard to remain focused and keep stray thoughts from creeping in. Some shooters like to socialize at the range, but that is...

隨機行善之重要

隨機行善之重要

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published October 19, 2016 One of my daughters once asked me what I thought the most important virtue was that she should try to instill in her children. I answered: kindness. Certainly, kindness is not the only virtue for which to...

為何我對《比安奇盃》射擊錦標賽情有獨鍾

為何我對《比安奇盃》射擊錦標賽情有獨鍾

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published February 22, 2016 I have been told that I am the type of person who will take a bite of something and hold onto it and not let go until I have it mastered. I gravitate toward activities and tasks that take a long time to...

我的旅行觀

我的旅行觀

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published February 10, 2015 I have a philosophy about opportunities. Opportunities are fleeting. When one arises, you should be careful not to miss it. You might never feel like the time is perfect to act on an opportunity....

觀《李爾王》有感

觀《李爾王》有感

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published August 15, 2019 In this story about a recent trip to see plays in New York City, columnist Vera Koo describes a life-changing event that occurred because she saw Glenda Jackson in “King Lear.” CliffNotes saved me on book...

射擊運動如何拯救了我

射擊運動如何拯救了我

More than 20 years ago, I found myself at the lowest point of my life. I had experienced a terrible personal crisis. Suffice it to say that this crisis was an external force that shattered my core values. I had built my beliefs based on certain principles, and this...

遊覽阿拉斯加:有些原則就是要用來打破的

遊覽阿拉斯加:有些原則就是要用來打破的

By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published July 10, 2019 I do not usually like to mix business with pleasure. I traveled across the globe for competitions during my 15-year professional shooting career, and I almost never went sightseeing or exploring during my...

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