Looking back, I guess we always suspected Caleb had special needs, which we later found out to be autism. This was a suspicion that we already sensed when he was a baby. He didn't sleep easily, drank milk with great difficulty, ate little, but cried a lot. Everyone we knew assured us a second child … Continue reading Staying home for my son with autism – one dad’s life outside of a job title
“Happy ‘Blog-Day’ to me, it’s my 100th entry!” – Musing My Milestone as I Mark My 100th blog post
Woohoo!! Sweet!!! I made it. My 100th blog post! Unbelievable 100 posts ago... ...Still unbelievable 100 posts later. Never thought I could come this far since April 20th last year, when I uploaded my first blog post ever. So as I was pondering how to make this 100th blog post a memorable one, I did … Continue reading “Happy ‘Blog-Day’ to me, it’s my 100th entry!” – Musing My Milestone as I Mark My 100th blog post
Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #3 The Chronic Problem-solvers
My dear sons Hope you're having a great week so far. I'm writing this while waiting for my doctor's appointment at the clinic. No worries; it's just my annual check-up. As you always say Jaedon, Daddy looks younger and fitter than many 'uncles' you know *wink*. I hope by now you've taken on board some … Continue reading Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #3 The Chronic Problem-solvers
Editing is the spade work it’s supposed to be – My Rewrite Reckoning
I remember a game we used to play in those staff bonding retreats, back when I was still a "staff". We would form into a few groups, each group standing in a circle. Every person would put out one hand in the centre of the circle to grab another person's hand. Then, with the other … Continue reading Editing is the spade work it’s supposed to be – My Rewrite Reckoning
Conversations in My Head – Stress or Solace?
For as long as I can remember, I have always had an active mind, ever since I was a wee lad (do people still say that?). I think it has to do with the fact that I was pretty much on my own most of the time during my childhood. When I’m not at school, … Continue reading Conversations in My Head – Stress or Solace?
My Writing Process #3: The Rewrite Phase – Step 2 “Making a List, Checking it Twice, or…”
In true procrastination form, I have waited exactly two months to post this update today on my rewrite phase. Gosh I'm "good" aren't I ?! (*bitter laugh*) Okay I'm not going to apologise for this tardiness because the truth is, this was such an "easy" step that I almost forgot to blog about it. Instead, … Continue reading My Writing Process #3: The Rewrite Phase – Step 2 “Making a List, Checking it Twice, or…”
Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #2 The “Perfect” People
Hey boys It was great having you guys over for dinner last weekend. With both of you living away, one in the uni hostel and the other still serving the army in-camp, it's always a treat to have you back. Livens up our otherwise quiet house. We covered so much ground over dinner that in … Continue reading Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #2 The “Perfect” People
“O fathers, where art thou?” – One dad’s musings on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSP Day) but, I have to confess, the reality of suicide used to baffle me when I was younger and none the wiser. How could anyone summon up that much courage to inflict the kind of bodily pain that would end your … Continue reading “O fathers, where art thou?” – One dad’s musings on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day
Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #1 The Hypocrites
My dear "Ku-Ju-Chi-fu-fees", You're into the swinging 20s. Congrats! But... In the blink of an eye, you have pocketed two earthly decades and are launching yourselves into your third. Congrats! Now's a good time to talk to you about human relationships. But rather than texting you like we always do, I thought I'd write you … Continue reading Email circa 2031: My dear sons, beware “The Toxic 12” – #1 The Hypocrites
C’mon men, enough with the small talk! We’re pass 50 already for cryin’ out loud
So, fair warning: This maybe just the beginning! Today I'm going to start a post that's either of two things: a one-off piece, or the start of a series. (Fingers crossed, I should know by the end of it!) Why so indecisive you ask? Well, quite frankly, it's been a thorn in my flesh for … Continue reading C’mon men, enough with the small talk! We’re pass 50 already for cryin’ out loud
