Have a WHALE time and fun!
Have a WHALE time and fun!
Have a WHALE time and fun!
Heritage Malacca, Malaysia
Heritage Malacca, Malaysia
We arrived at Malacca, where Portuguese, Dutch, English and Japanese had claimed this land before, historically. The famous general Cheng Ho’s legacy was sighted even on shops’ signage!
Staying inside an old heritage building is a novelty. It was reassuring to see nice modern interior designs with second generation fire sprinklers and smoke detector in the room. There are many windows that opens out to the exteriors.
And… Malacca people are spoilt for choice with cheap delicious food!
Sin and Sinner
Sin and Sinner
When a sinner sins,
does one have
the compassion and patience,
to forgive and love the sinner?
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“Hate the sin, love the sinner.” – Buddha
Goat milk for baby…
Goat milk for baby…
Fortunately we have human milk banks nowadays!
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…The processing cost of donor breast milk is modest in comparison with the cost of managing a single case of NEC or short bowel syndrome secondary to NEC. Therefore, even a small reduction in gastrointestinal complications with increased human breast milk use could recover operation costs of milk banking. There is evidence supporting the cost effectiveness of using donor human breast milk by reducing the length of stay, sepsis and NEC in sick hospitalized neonates…
Ah, for a meaningful “Happy Mother’s Day”!
Ah, for a meaningful “Happy Mother’s Day”!
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Phones tweet
the whole morning…
with many
wishing each other
“Happy Mother’s day” !
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Restaurants are full…
Florists are busy…
all for a happy family gathering
to mark a special day!
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“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
– Abraham Lincoln
“They heal others, who heals them? “
“They heal others, who heals them? “
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In an environment
of healing,
is a “hurting” culture!
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How can bulliers ( supervising medical officers) be healers?
Cancer And The Doctor’s ‘Crystal Ball’
Cancer And The Doctor's 'Crystal Ball'
How many years have I left?
At my stage of cancer,
and according to statistical studies,
the doctor said that I had about two years left!
Mr. Despondent cried.
I cannot afford to be admitted.
For each day without work
would mean no food for my family!
Mr. Suicidal mulled.
Cancer means death.
Cancer means a lot of pains.
My family will worry about more hospital bills!
Mr. Pious calmly accepted.
It's not for the doctor to decide.
Only GOD will determine when he takes me.
Meanwhile, I will continue to do good.
Mr. Philosophical stated.
My young colleague died,
on the spot, in an accident,
and another two,
of heart attack and dengue.
With cancer, I have time to plan 'my future'.
Mr. Fighter scoffed.
That was twelve years ago!
Look at these two scars on my tummy.
I challenged each time the 'Big C' returned!
It’s interesting to note
how some people have greater will-power
to live compared to others.
It is important to have
a nurturing of hope, positive attitude,
stronger determination, better coping skills,
with good family support and love.
Each physician should not look at
his or her own ‘part of the elephant’
but at the client as a whole.
Are there sufficient supports
from nurses, palliative team, social welfare,
counsellors and religious personnel?
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“The cure of many diseases is unknown to physicians
because they are ignorant of the whole.
For the part can never be well unless the whole is well.”
– Plato.
Oh, my kids’ English! – Bananas
Oh, my kids’ English! – Bananas
I grew up in a family where all my siblings were Chinese-educated. But my children grew up speaking English, Malay and Chinese dialect (Hokkien). I started reading the “Peter and Jane” series to them at the age of two. Oh, my kids’ English is about some of the amusing words they used as kids!
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“Mum, mum! Are these bananas cooked?” as they ran in after the evening outdoor games with their neighbours.
“Yes, dear. The bananas are ripe!”
“Dinner will be ready soon. The rice is cooked!”
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Learning English is like a duck takes to water for them. They usually scored distinction, even my youngest and special child!
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Big pie, small pie matters…economically
Big pie, small pie matters…economically
In a Town A, there were five bakers. Each employed five apprentices. So there were twenty five apprentices in employment.
Two bakers were not happy with the town mayor’s new rules and taxation policy. They decided to go to another town B to set up their business. So there was less opportunity for employment in town A.
Now in town B, there are eight bakers, creating more job opportunities there! So the youths from town A moved to town B to seek employment.
This is a simple analogy of businesses, job opportunities for the youths, and supplies meeting demands economically.
Don’t kill the geese that lay the golden eggs, then there will always be enough pies to go around for everyone!
Silent supporters
Silent supporters
I put a lot of effort into drawing cartoon for this video post. Then…
“Hmm, so many are viewing my video on “Fitting mental chips…” The traffic seems to be increasing of late!”
Then I stumbled upon a few bloggers who had been sharing my posts on other social media, no wonder!
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I am amazed with this blogging community!
Chen Song Ping 