Traffic was thick as we made our way inch by inch toward our destination. We’d wisely decided to leave our car at home and take a taxi, as this gave us freedom to walk the last few blocks and avoid traffic jams. Crowds were converging on Singapore River for their annual dragon boat festival. This festival is not as threatening as the name may indicate … Continue reading Dragon Boat Festival
“My husband would like to take you golfing.” I was examining requisition requests with Suzanne our Chinese Purchasing Officer at the Singapore office when she dropped that one on me. I smiled, and her face clouded over with uncertainty. “Did I say something wrong?” “No, I was just remembering the last time I attempted to play golf fifteen years ago. It was at Kodaikanal in … Continue reading Golfing in Asia
When I was young, of tender year, I was sent to the butcher shop, And left the house with a heart of cheer, With instructions not to stop For the butcher shop was quite some way And the road was uphill straight, I paused as I heard our neighbour say “Nice day for yer shoppin mate!” In roadside dust you could see a glint Of … Continue reading Lobb’s Butcher Shop
People who work for charitable organizations in Asia never have the experience of being overpaid. They’re usually entrusted with vast territories, multitudes of people to serve, and a limited pool of funds to apply to the task. Tales could be told of poverty and hunger among older generations of charitable organization employees in the early days of their employment. It takes courage and dedication to … Continue reading Rescued from an Ant Heap
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