I found this convocation address among my archived Multiply blog files. There are four good reminders here, not only for fresh graduates but for all of us whose "life is over." Life and How to Survive It by Adrian Tan (17 August 2008) I must say thank you to the faculty and staff of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information...

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I gave birth to a healthy baby boy via C-section two years ago. He was fed breastmilk for three months before I chose to stop. He's now a strong-willed ball of energy with a beautiful smile and hearty laugh. I'm about to give birth again to a baby girl in a couple of weeks. I look forward to holding her small frame in my arms...

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This is a beautiful piece from the New York Times which I am reposting in full below. I think it's time for me to come up with a new bucket list. THE MORAL BUCKET LIST ABOUT once a month I run across a person who radiates an inner light. These people can be in any walk of life. They seem deeply good. They...

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I believe in Hillary Clinton. ...

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On finding fulfilling work, some tips from the School of Life: Being confused about career choice is perfectly normal. Know yourself. Think a lot. Try something. Reflect on what makes people unhappy. Be confident. ...

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During my third year in high school, one of my favourite teachers introduced us to a book by Henri Nouwen, the Return of the Prodigal Son. The author's reflections revolve around the Biblical story and Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son, his father and the elder brother. The book's premise is that each of us has elements of the younger son, the elder...

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When in doubt, go black and white. ...

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I dread visiting dentists. Once I start to open my mouth for their routine inspection, I am on the receiving end of tut-tuts, pity, annoyance, advice and a combination of some and all of these. Each and every time, I think to myself,  "Yes, I know my teeth are horribly crooked. Yes, I know I need braces. Yes, I know I need to do...

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"What would you give for your art, David?" "I'd give my life."   "When the sun comes up, you'll get your wish. After that, if you like what I've given you, you'll have 200 days to use it - before you die." On a sunny Sunday morning, my husband and I came across Scott McCloud's The Sculptor on the bestsellers' shelf at our favourite bookstore....

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