Last weekend was one of the best I had in a long time – two whole days filled with music and laughter that can be described as truly uplifting – music that warms the heart, and laughter that heals the soul. It was as if every song was deliberately chosen to reflect this twin purpose, […]
A WEEKEND OF MUSIC AND LAUGHTER WITH THE PHIL Read More »
This is an updated version of my blog article posted in 2014. Reading it now, I find that my predictions were pretty spot on. If you are seriously contemplating starting a business venture, or planning to invest in one, here are some business ideas you might want to look at. Of course, it goes without
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UNTAPPED SENIORS MARKET Read More »
Glad I caught Doug Church’s concert a week ago on 17 Aug at Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Singapore. Another excellent sold-out show brought in by Jimmy Preslee Productions. Backed by the band King Creole from Indonesia, Doug sang 30+ Elvis classics in the 2-hour concert with a short break in between for a costume change.
MY ELVIS EXPERIENCE Read More »
(This is a transcript of my speech delivered on 4 August at our alumni lunch sponsored by NTU. The convocation ceremony took place on 1 August 2018.) Good afternoon, my dear AG cohorts and our dear lecturers, Thank you for making time to be with us to celebrate our graduation. This is not exactly a
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Really glad I decided to drop by at Singapore Conference Hall yesterday. It was my first time there and my first time listening to the Teng Ensemble. Worthwhile skipping lunch for this musical treat. And what a feast it turned out to be. The free concert was also to acknowledge Singapore Press Holdings’ (SPH) donation
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Gotta give it to these Singapore seniors. They certainly know how to live the good life in their golden years. This was evident when they turned up in full force to have a good time at the Fab Four Beatles Tribute held at Serangoon Gardens Country Club last night. Another sold-out event by Jimmy Preslee Productions.
A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Read More »
With a permanent resolution at the policy stage far from sight, several parties have taken to forming support groups and outreach programmes to educate seniors in living a more fulfilling and healthier life. “When you retire, it is not the end of life. Life goes on. You must stay active for your own sanity and
A GROWING COMMUNITY OF SENIORS FOR SENIORS Read More »
How many of us are guilty of elder abuse? If the truth be told, all of us would admit to some degree of guilt. We shudder with horror and disbelief when we read in the papers about caregivers in nursing homes physically abusing the elderly residents in their care. We cannot fathom how anyone could
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I grew up barely knowing my father. I only saw him during weekends. But every year when Qing Ming comes around, I am reminded of him. I was nine when he passed away. For many years after his demise, I dutifully joined the family to pay our respects at his graveside during Qing Ming. But
IS QING MING A DYING TRADITION? Read More »
In February 2017 I gave a talk at the launch of The Senior magazine at Petrosains KLCC. I was then the editor of the magazine. It was my second time speaking at the venue. The first was on the topic ‘Staying Relevant in the Digital Age’, and the second was on ‘Active Living for Seniors’. The
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