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Author: Adeline Liong

Still alive and kicking at 103

THE story of a 103-year-old Italian woman, who was busted by police while driving dangerously with an expired driving licence in an uninsured car, caught my attention recently. The incident happened in the centre of Bondeno, a town of 13,000 inhabitants in Italy, at 1 am and the woman was

Two is enough for me

‘My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.’ – American comedian and writer, Elayne Boosler I have two dogs and I think two is enough. Lately, I was tempted to accept two more dogs. When I visited my former sister-in-law during the Chinese

Mother was right

‘A niece is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the heart.’ – Indian professional Kabaddi player, Ajay Thakur ‘Don’t quarrel or fight. Try to love another. One day, when you are older, you will not be able to see each other if you don’t have money.” I

Creating memories with my family

‘The memories we make with our family is everything.’ – American actress, Candace Cameron Bure. My friends, how was your Lunar New Year celebration? Have you been creating memories with your families and friends, just like me? As I have stated in my previous column, this Chinese New Year has

An enjoyable Chinese New Year

‘What greater blessing to give thanks for at a family gathering than the family and the gathering.’ –American opera singer, Robert Breault. This Chinese New Year is the most enjoyable  for me since I lost both parents to old age and all the nephews and nieces left my house to

Interesting travelogue and memoir

Book Title: Three Weeks with My BrotherAuthors: Nicholas Sparks and Micah SparksISBN: 9781538705452Publisher: Hachette Books Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. Work’s important, family’s important, but without excitement, you have nothing. You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming. I chose to review this

Enter the dragon

“I believe in everything until it’s disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it’s in your mind. Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren’t as real as the here and now?” – English singer-songwriter and musician, John Lennon I’m terribly excited. In

Steer clear of stray dogs and cats

‘When encountering stray or wild animals, avoid approaching or interacting with them.’ – Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sibu Divisional Office head, Dr Siong Jing Jing. My friends, if you come across stray dogs and cats in Sibu and Bintulu, don’t ever touch them even if they look lovable and

Learning Mandarin again from a young friend

‘One of the best things about friendship is that age doesn’t matter.’ – Anonymous I have a young friend in my neighbourhood. He lives with his parents in a single-storey terrace house opposite mine. He is only  nine  years old. I can’t recall how our friendship began. Maybe it began

My durian adventures

‘I must say that I have never tasted anything more delicious. But not everyone can enjoy or appreciate this strange fruit for the disgusting smell that distinguishes it and that is apt to cause nausea to a weak stomach.’-  Italian explorer Giovanni Battista Cerruti. MY friends, right now, durian lovers are smiling in Kuching. Do you know why? Well, it’s the