The following essay I wrote was first published yesterday on cultivate.sg. Reproducing it here with pictures. Let me start with a confession. When I was approached a couple of months ago to write a commentary about marriage, my first reaction was “No thanks!” First of all, it’s such a broad topic. Where do I begin? … Continue reading Marriage – Yay Or Nay?
Rounding Corner 25 Before we both could blink our eyesWe’ve rounded Corner 25Who knew it took but a moment of time We’re here still walking this fine line Our lives so deeply intrinsically tied No way we could slip and slideYes of course we rose and fellThese lines and wrinkles, oh can't you tell? No … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #237
On June 18th, I was invited to be a guest speaker on a panel comprising five parents. Three were full-time working parents (including a new mom at the age of 40), while the remaining two were stay-at-home parents (including yours truly) This event, attended by more than 50 participants, took place on a weekday after … Continue reading What I shared at a recent panel speaking engagement
There will soon be major changes, challenges, and upheavals on my homefront. Time for me to hide under the blanket! You see, I'm not big on change. I would much rather keep things the way they are. I believe I'm not alone, although this Forbes article clarifies that people aren't so much hating change as … Continue reading Will Changes Ever Take A Vacay? Unlikely.
On Monday, our national daily printed a forum letter I sent them in response to a commentary piece one of their writers put out a few days before. As always, due to space constraints, the editor only printed a condensed version of my letter. As such, I've decided to reproduce the original version here instead. … Continue reading Why burden of raising kids lies heaviest on moms
Below was a petition letter I emailed last Sunday to a member of parliament representing my constituency. It was one I had originally planned to draft and send out next month. However, I recently found out a major announcement will be made by my nation's Prime Minister tomorrow at his annual National Day Rally speech. … Continue reading My first petition letter to a member of parliament
