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Over the years I have met many people who have left a lasting impression on me. Right at the top of my list of most inspiring people has to be Dr William Tan, 53, neuroscientist, medical doctor, wheelchair athlete, Guinness World Record holder, and human being extraordinaire. Some of his academic credentials include First class […]

When you have spent a good part of your life working 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, you can’t wait to retire. But retirement is not all bliss, as many older folks have discovered. Sure, it’s great to be able to laze longer in bed in the morning. The day is yours to

Blogging this from Phnom Penh. On a World Vision trip to visit my sponsored child for the first time. From the horrors of the Killing Fields to the appalling living conditions of the poor people here, the trip has been an eye-opener for me. Will share more when I get back.

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’ Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…..like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach

As requested by some of you, here’s a light-hearted look at the funny side of ageing. The good doctor recommends having a hearty belly laugh at least twice a day to keep those wrinkles at bay. Great for invigorating the old ticker too.

For Allie and Hana, and all Max’s young cousins, here’s a pictorial account of Max’s big day yesterday. He was CEO for the occasion as Uncle Marcus was away on business. Future CEO waiting impatiently with offerings for the lions. Here they come! It’s the Year of the Tiger, and everyone including the lions awaits

To all my dear Chinese friends who are celebrating this festive season, may I wish you a new lunar year that is filled to the brim with HAPPINESS, GOOD HEALTH, HARMONY and lots of HOHO HAHAHA! Oh, did I forget PROSPERITY? That too!

I have lost count of the number of times I’ve seen these words “The situation is under control” in the local media. The words are beginning to hold little meaning especially when uttered by the Home Minister. The day after the first three churches were targeted with firebombs, the minister reassured the people that the

The Singapore Straits Times today carried three articles that are worth checking out. The first is an interview with Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, and his views on what’s ailing the country. (Wed 13 Jan update: Just realized that links to news articles on ST are valid only on the day of publication, unless you are a

Right now I’m suffering from eye fatigue, a result of too much reading of small print on my pc screen and in the papers. Ever since the furore broke on 31 Dec over the court’s decision to allow the Catholic church to use the word “Allah” in their weekly newsletter Herald, there has been no