.This from one of Malaysia’s English language papers Monday, talking about a small remnant forest reserve not far from where I live: “Since the proposed cemetery project was announced by the previous state government, residents of neighbouring housing estates … … Continue reading
Yesterday was such a bad day for half a dozen different reasons, that I didn’t feel like blogging. Shan’t talk about it today either, in the futile hope that the bad things will thus disappear…sigh. Just finished The Secret Scriptures … Continue reading
When I was a very small child, I had a gollywog. You know, one of those black soft toys you take to bed. I loved it, probably because it was soft and fluffy and colourful. Needless to say, I never … Continue reading
.…I intend to finish the proofs. So far I only manage to do about 100 pp a day. Sigh. Anyway, I am tuning out from the internet after this, until tonight. So far today, I have had to deal with … Continue reading
.Secondhand, going cheap – I think 10,000 RM would be reasonable. That’s about USD 3,000. Its an Acer Aspire-5052ANWXMI. After all, considering the price new, I think that would be reasonable, don’t you? A government college in Penang bought two … Continue reading
I am home, sitting at my desk, immersed in the proofs – yes, still doing those – when I become aware of a dense and frenetic chattering ouside, heard even over the sound of the fan and Beethoven Radio. I … Continue reading
…of our capitalist consumption and our throwaway society. These images break my heart. Throw a plastic cap into the drain, leave your throwaway lighter on the beach, allow your plastic bag to blow away in the breeze, and this is … Continue reading
Yesterday I was bringing in the clothes from the washing line just as the sun set. The sky to the west was a glowing gold, when I heard the unfamiliar sound of a woodpecker drumming. A short fast drum of … Continue reading
This is younger daughter, the Tiger in Pony v. Tiger. She is wearing a US$ 150,000 Todd Reid necklace of uncut diamonds. Needless to say, it does not belong to her and she had to give it back… And just … Continue reading
.I am one third the way through the first draft of Book 3. /:-) It is taking an age, but I am getting there. There is one advantage that I now have: I think I don’t make quite so many … Continue reading
