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It has been 6 months since I ended my marriage of 27 years last August 2009. Life has been wonderful to me and there are 2 kinds of reactions that I get:
The one from my “in-laws” is hostile. I am barred from all family gatherings from his side. Nonetheless, my 2 sister-in-laws (ex-brother-in-laws’ […]
Posted on February 18th, 2010 by June
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Hi Singapore parents
I read with interest 2 articles in today’s Straits Times - Mind and Body section:
Retire, but keep working on Page 2 and
Working retirees in better health on Page 5
I cannot agree more. After retirement, one must continue to work in some ways to stay active. That way, you will also be in better […]
Posted on November 5th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
Yesterday, I was at 8Q, Singapore Art Museum and did an art piece using some of my past articles and photographs. The invitation was by Felicia Low who was tasked to do visual arts from people relating what they want to do with their lives.
I shared on My 100 successes, Reflections for Year […]
Posted on September 13th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
I have heard this story many times. Whenever I am down, I would recall the lesson drawn from it.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was […]
Posted on September 4th, 2009 by June
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Dear Singapore Parents
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George Carlin is 102 years old and below are his views on ageing:
Do you realise that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited […]
Posted on July 27th, 2009 by June
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This is what Andy Rooney thinks about women over 40: “As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why”:
A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, ‘What are you thinking?’ She doesn’t care […]
Posted on April 8th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore Parents
With your busy schedules, ever ponder for a while the successes you have so far???
Well, after attending the Neuro-Linguistic Programming workshop, I manage to list out the 100 successes in my life thus far. It was a good feeling.
Age 6 - successfully stopped sucking my thumb
Apple of my father’s eye for […]
Posted on March 28th, 2009 by June
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Hi Singapore parents
Below is something light-hearted to share for those who have crossed the half-century marks.
Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70!
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run–anywhere.
4. People […]
Posted on January 10th, 2009 by June
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This is Week 26 of the year. It means there are another 26 more to go before end of 2007.
Well, the most delightful event this week was attending the Reiki session with my husband, 2nd sister and a colleague. It was at Le Meridien Orchard.
Besides the regulars, I also get to meet new participants. This bunch is […]
Posted on July 1st, 2007 by June
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Another busy week. First, the delights:
on 18/6 Monday, helped in giving talk to Pri 1 to Pri 3 on Creative Writing at NUSS Guild House. It was a one-day workshop full of activities for the children. There was story-telling, continuation of the story and writing their own story. Majority enjoyed the session except one boy named Justin.
On […]
Posted on June 24th, 2007 by June
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