Saturday, 17 August 2024

RIP, DAD!



Dad passed away on the 12th of August 2024 at age 95.  Coincidentally, it was also my maid's birthday.  Before I left for work in the morning, I her given her a red packet for good luck.  I'm so glad that I remembered!

Dad's funeral took place on Thursday the 15th, and his ashes was put to rest in Peck Shan Theng yesterday, the 16th.

In 2001, Dad had the foresight of pre-purchasing two columbarium niche for Mum and himself.  Did you know that the word "columbarium" comes from the Latin word "columba", which means "dovecote" or "nesting place of doves"?

Doves represent new beginnings.  

Death, some believe, is also a new beginning.





练字

我年轻时曾写得一手好字,多亏了祖母。我从三岁开始她便教我认字和书法。后来工作上依赖上电脑,动手写字的机会几乎为零。 今年退休后,惊觉自己写的字竟退步到那么 awkward 的程度,简直难看死了。立心要重新把字给练回来!不容易啊!无论怎么努力,都象是幼儿园的小朋友的字迹。 努力再努...