Kampung Days

A collection of photos of Singapore villages from the past. Images are courtesy of Facebook Pages ‘The Long and Winding Road’, and ‘Heritage SG Memories’ and '十里之外'.

Kampung is a Malay term for village. This was Singapore 60 years ago. There are no more villages like these now.

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Laughter - The Best Medicine

Humour has an intellectual, as well as emotional element. Since we are all different, we respond to different types of humour. It doesn’t matter what kind of humour you like to indulge yourself in, as long as it makes you laugh.

The important thing is to have a sense of humour. Having a sense of humour helps you to see the lighter side of things in everyday life. Laugh whenever you can. And where possible, help to spread some laughter wherever you go.

I hope the following selection of humour, collected from Facebook pages and WhatsApp messages will bring on a chuckle, or at least put a smile on your face.

May your days be filled with laughter.

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The following images are taken from Facebook pages and Whatsapp messages. I hope they bring on a chuckle or at least put a smile on your face. May your days be filled with laughter.

Christmas cum Year-end Gathering

Eight usual suspects gathered for a Christmas cum Year-end dinner at Ernest’s home last Friday. ​ Ernest has volunteered to cook for us again. Those who were not working arrived after three pm. Those who were working arrived after work.

Some light snacks and drinks for the early arrivals.

The main course was a chicken stuffed with minced pork marinated with herbs and spices. Included in the roast chicken were sausages, honey baked ham and potatoes. The chicken was nice and tender and the potatoes tasted very good too.

A cheese platter with Australian creamy brie and creamy camembert, gluten free wafer crackers, grapes and a mixture of nuts and raisins.

All these were accompanied by some greens and fragrant rice, and a bottle of sparkling wine.

After the meal, there were fruits and ice-cream for dessert.

We managed to finish most of the food. As usual, by the end of the evening, we were all feeling a bit stuffed from all the eating and drinking. It was a good dinner and gathering. Everyone had a good time.

The party broke up after nine. As with most of our gatherings, I was the first to arrive and the last to leave. I found times at these gatherings seemed to fly past very quickly. We look forward to our next gathering which will be in February of 2025

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Human Nature

What is human nature? Human nature is the natural way of behaving that most people share; the ways of thinking, feeling, acting, and reacting that are common to most or all human beings or that are learned in social situations. The term is used to denote the essence of humankind, or what it ‘means’ to be human.

By understanding how we behave, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, fostering a more compassionate and inclusive society.

People may change their minds as often as their coats, and new sets of rules of conduct may be written every week, but the fact remains that human nature has not changed and does not change, that inherent human beliefs stay the same; the fundamental rules of human conduct continue to hold. - Lammot du Pont

Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container. - Wallace Stevens

Human nature, like fruit, is ripened by time. Only then is its true flavour apparent. - Validivar

Part of human nature resents change, loves equilibrium, while another part welcomes novelty, loves the excitement of disequilibrium. There is no formula for the resolution of this tug-of-war, but it is obvious that absolute surrender to either of them invites disaster. - J. Bartlet Brebner

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. - Dale Carnegie

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Gardenia Tubifera

Gardenia tubifera aka golden gardenia is a tree with ornamental fragrant flowers. The flowers are salver-shaped with long slender tubes, and are cream to yellow coloured.

Although found naturally in swamp forests and coastal estuarine areas, it thrives in cultivation when grown under full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. They are suitable for streetscapes, parks and gardens for its ornamental fragrant flowers.

I find these along my walk route. They are eye-catching when in bloom.

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Quote Worthy

Aphorisms teach the best life lessons. They are accumulated wisdom of the ages, teachings of the sages, gurus, philosophers, and people who had experienced and understood what life is about. They are valuable lessons. That is why motivational speakers quote aphorisms in their speeches to inspire and motivate their audience.

Take an interest in aphorisms. Learn the lessons therein. They will help you in understanding more about life. Spare a couple of minutes to think about the following aphorisms.

When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. - Thich Naht Hanh

If you nurture your mind, body, and spirit, your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more. - Brian Koslow

No road is too long to the man who advances deliberately and without undue haste; and no honors are too distant for the man who prepares himself for them with patience. - Jean de La Bruyere

Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown. - H. Ross Perot

The spirit in which a thing is given determines that in which the debt is acknowledged; it’s the intention, not the face-value of the gift that’s weighed. - Seneca

If you have been shown mercy and forgiveness by those whom you have wronged, do not hinder the ripple effect. Show mercy and forgiveness to others who have wronged you. - Unknown

When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. - Alexander Graham Bell

It is easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you are a winner, when you are number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you are not a winner. - Unknown

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating the occasion. May this Christmas fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter!

For the rest, Happy Holidays!🍻

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Christmas Trees

The Christmas tree is a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. It is usually an evergreen coniferous tree that is cut and brought into the home. The custom of the Christmas tree has its origin among the Protestant peoples of Northern Europe.

The tree is decorated with Christmas lights and colourful ornaments during the days around Christmas. An angel or a star is often placed at the top of the tree. Fir trees outside the home may be decorated in a similar fashion.

Some decked up Christmas trees.

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