Paul Theroux is a well-travelled man. In Fresh Air Fiend, he writes of his travels around the globe, and provides us with an insight to what travelling has taught him.
He seeks the mystery of travel: being a stranger along in a foreign land, being on the outside, being alone. All this, and what does he […]
For the past four months, I have been visiting Uncle Seng. He has been undergoing treatment for lung cancer, and his condition has steadily deteriorated.
Last Friday, he was admitted to hospital. He’s being fed antibiotics and is on an oxygen line. The slightest exertion exhausts him, and he’s not allowed to move around on his […]
Woke up with a dream with AG in it. We had moved in together, and it seemed as if things were back to how they were before. Her attentions were comforting.
This was a surprise because I had believed these dreams to be a thing of the past. It cannot be an image of today’s […]
I’m back from a two-day retreat by the Harvesters. It was a simple retreat aimed at searching for our calling, both individually and as a group.
Fr JJ Fenelon was an excellent facilitator. He taught well, leading from one topic to another fluently. In addition, he had a wonderful voice, and shared beautiful […]
Ouch! My rear molars are giving me trouble again, all because of an impacted wisdom tooth. My gums are swollen, and my mouth can no longer close normally. What a pain!
This infection of the gums have happened before, and will probably happen again. At least until the day I muster enough courage to schedule […]
This autobiography by Nelson Mandela was one I’ve wanted to read for a while. His struggle against apartheid in South Africa has become one of the great stories of our time. I can still remember faint snippets from the news about the violence in South Africa, about terrorism, racial riots and killings. The triumph of […]
My own domain at last. A site of my own, and I am finally admitted to the hallowed ranks of the digerati.
I’m a late starter in life, and memories have started to fade. Of what use are these if I keep them to myself? Perhaps they will be of interest to some passerby, some […]
Watched Monsoon Wedding yesterday. What a splash of colour, music and joy!
The plot centres around a modern and affluent Punjabi family who is preparing for their daughter’s wedding. It highlights the elaborate rituals that precede the ceremony, and the family tensions that surround the festivities. All this seen through the saffron […]