MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Of all the Christmas songs I have heard this season, and there have been many, these are among my favourites. Hope you like them too. Enjoy! MERRY CHRISTMAS
ALMOST FORGOTTEN WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME
Ooi Eow Jin. (Photo: Stacy Liu) I just read an article ‘Malaysia’s Forgotten Music Man‘ posted on Facebook about one of Malaysia’s pioneers in the local music industry – Ooi Eow Jin, 75. It is an excellent piece written by Jon Chew, with photos by Stacy Liu. The name Ooi Eow Jin may not ring
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HOME DELIVERIES AND SERVICES – A BOON TO THE HOUSE BOUND
At one time, the Milo van was the only mobile service we were familiar with. The green van still remains a ubiquitous sight at all sports functions, but the popularity of businesses on wheels has grown so much that if you name a mobile business today, chances are someone has already started it. If for
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WHY CAN’T MALLS MAKE SHOPPING AN ELDER-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE?
The countdown to Christmas has started, and shopping for gifts is in full swing for those celebrating this festival. Mine began last Friday the 13th with a visit to the annual Big Bad Wolf (BBW) sale at The Mines Exhibition Centre. It’s my third time visiting this mother of all book sales, and it gets
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LEARNING TO ACCEPT AGEING GRACEFULLY
Botox jab to remove lines for a more youthful look. I was recently asked if I would like to volunteer for a non-invasive anti-ageing procedure. Some doctors were doing a short training course in this field and needed volunteers to practice on. The idea of looking years younger than my chronological age was tempting, especially
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A LITTLE HELP THAT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
Yesterday, 5 December was International Volunteers Day (IVD), a day set aside each year by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1985 to celebrate the contributions made by volunteers, non-profit organizations and community groups to promote global peace and improve the quality of life. Volunteerism is something that was instilled in us back in
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SEEING THE DOCTOR IN SINGAPORE
Late last Saturday night while crossing the road to Clarke Quay to check out some live music at Crazy Elephant, I stumbled and sprained my ankle. That effectively put me out of action for the next 2-3 days of my week-long stay in Singapore. I suppose it was my body’s way of telling me ‘Hey,
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MEANT FOR EACH OTHER – TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
Every time I read about couples celebrating their golden anniversary, my faith in long-lasting relationships receives a big boost. In my case, that kind of milestone remains only in my fantasy. I have been a single mom since 1976, and then just plain single when my children became moms themselves. If I were to enter
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SENIORSALOUD IN THE HEAT – AGAIN!
Seniorsaloud was mentioned again in the current issue of The Heat, still available today and tomorrow if you want to grab a copy. Lots of good stuff in the newsweekly. My apologies if the print is too small. Email seniorsaloud@gmail.com if you would like a pdf copy. If you haven’t checked out our Facebook page,
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LIFELONG LEARNING – TWICE THE FUN THE SECOND TIME AROUND
From The Sunday Times 27 Oct 2013 Education is no longer the domain of the young. Lifelong learning is flourishing. Adult education is turning into a lucrative industry, with the mushrooming of open universities and institutions offering skills-based courses targeting those aged 60 and above. Even traditional universities are jumping on the bandwagon and making
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