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Hey Google. What is the proper way to handle a stray dog? Especially in areas where there is no Internet-connection to ask Google.

I first encountered stray dogs in the southern end of the Taiwanese mainland, after hearing a rumour that fires spout from the ground there (see Wikipedia.)

(That was in the year 2013 A.D.)

It was late at night. The inn-keeper told me, “Don't go there, so late at night. There will be ghosts,” he said. Which was the best encouragement for an adventurous young thrill-seeker – like my young foolish self – to rush there, right away.

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under Chatham House Rules, the goings-on may be revealed, but not the identity of individuals, nor their respective affliations.

This morning was such a hustle-and-bustle. I thought I was going to be late. The train had taken longer than usual to arrive – it was normal for this part of the woods, but I had forgotten. (I realise now: how blessed I am, to live in a more efficient, and more timely, region.)

Every conference has an important facility that one must hunt down: the toilet, which one is obliged, by social contract, to rush desperately towards

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For my mother, and her long-term supporter, who happens to be my father.

I first started volunteering with Homeless Hearts of Singapore (HHOS, for short), in late 2022. I had read an article in Channel NewsAsia, about this organisation. I looked up their website, and filled in a registration form, and then received a call from Derek shortly.

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A few months ago, I met a few pianists at public pianos. Then, I saw that the National Library Board was offering a free-of-charge venue to stage a music performance.

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It occurred to me – what if a city has a existence of its own – what was the person you were before you encountered a city – have you ever known a life without a city -

First, we have to define what a city is.

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Yesterday the wind came And pushed some trees over Humans – hairless apes, really - Pointed and stared

The next day

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Deaconess Lian Suan recently shared in her sermon that she used to bemoan the fact that there were no mentor-figures in her life. (According to her definition, mentor-figures have to be of the same gender as the mentee). But then she realised that she did have one older female as her mentor – and then, the rest of her experience as a mentee was in a group setting, not one-to-one.

That got me wondering – have I really developed a sense of appreciation for the mentor-figures in my life?

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I've always loved magazines. I grew up reading CHIP, and Tips And Tricks. One of my favourite childhood memories is visiting Kinokuniya in Ngee Ann City, and seeing a new issue of Tips And Tricks on the shelves.

What do I love about magazines?

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Hi Mummy. Hi. Don't get up, I'll settle down on my own.

Are you cooking something today? Shall I buy some zi char for you? How about your favourite dessert? What was it again?

I'm glad that I'm your son, Mummy. You have annoyed me endlessly, but I got to know some cool music from what you have pumped through the speakers.

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What do some people think about?

  1. how am I feeling?
  2. what is difficult for me right now?
  3. what is going well?
  4. which direction am I heading in?

*from Patrik Rolf,

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