Monthly Archives: February 2018

Duty, Courage, and Responsibility

Posted on February 26, 2018 by G

In the last week or so, there were two stories that evoke a response from me. One was the story of Scott Peterson, the Deputy Sheriff at Florida Parkland school shooting who took cover while the gunman was shooting and … Continue reading →

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A Dance of Dragons

Posted on February 26, 2018 by G

Z is still fascinated, enthralled by Lion Dances, and all it takes is the rumbling beat and staccato backbeat of the Lion Dancers drums to draw her attention. This evening, she was napping in my bed, when the lion dance … Continue reading →

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Dancing Lions 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by G

I have a personal grading system for Lion Dancers and their performances. We just watch a performance at Novena Square, with a Lion Dance Troupe hired to perform on columns and and they are at least a Level 3. With … Continue reading →

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On dying of old age.

Posted on February 18, 2018 by G

I was telling Z to be careful about something (I forget what) or she might die. “What’s ‘die’?” “It’s like going to sleep and never waking up. You can’t move, you can’t see, you can’t hear, you can’t eat, you … Continue reading →

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Feng Shui Master of the Titanic

Posted on February 15, 2018 by G

Apparently, there is going to be a re-org at my office. Which doesn’t concern me because I realise that re-orgs are just a way for people who do not know what to do, to appear to be doing something, and … Continue reading →

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Cheap (a.k.a. Cheapskate)

Posted on February 11, 2018 by G

ZooMoov is the kiddie ride you find at various shopping malls in Singapore where the cartoon characters (currently Paw Patrol. If you don’t know what “Paw Patrol” is, you obviously are not a toddler, nor do you own one) can … Continue reading →

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