My sister.

Some time ago with one young girl and a baby of less than 1 month old, she was told that her husband had died of a heart attach whilst playing hockey.

He was 36 years old...

 

I don’t even remember when or where or how we started hanging out at the University of the Philippines campus.

All I know is that I am grateful that we did because the last 15 years or so of my life would not have been the wonderful and meaningful journey that it has been without your friendship...

A Tribute to a Real Woman

To my wonderful wife– who’s selfless love is beyond words and expression. You are my best friend and lover.  You are all that I am.

Her name is Marlene.  She is an inspiration to both men and woman. Her motives are selfless.  Most of those who give, do it knowing they will receive internal rewards and external praise.  But she gives as the immortals do, seeing beyond the temporal.

This is the eulogy that was delivered at Judy's funeral by one of her colleagues. Read the story Judy's sister Wanda wrote about Judy's life, and the letter she wrote to Judy's friends about her cancer and passing.

Judy - Oh what a wonderful friend and colleague.

Judy once told her sister that she became a teacher because it was a profession that offered and adequate income yet gave her the summers off.  However we know she stayed with it because she cared so much for all the children.  Judy gave more than her expertise.  She gave her love. All children were cherished.

My Grandmother's Recipe for Soy Sauce Chicken

I’ve been collecting notes for a memoir of my childhood growing up in Malaysia and my coming of age in England.

I got to thinking about all the people who have been in my life. Some of them, like my family, are a part of me and others, like friends and my partner, have become an important part of my life. Others have come and gone or just passed through. But many have left something behind - curious legacies that, taken together, make up the fabric of who I am.

In these notes, I write about some of these curious legacies. Today: My Grandmother’ Recipe for Soy Sauce Chicken

Susan, I had to do this short tribute to you.......to say AWR is fantastic, you are fantastic. I watched from afar the growth of your dream, from concept to reality......what an intrepid woman you are...

This is a tribute  to my Mum:

My Mum is amazing and I want to tell the world.

In the fall of 1987, before there was a North Texas Amputee Support Group, we received a call from friends in New York about a young girl in Houston who had lost both arms at the shoulders. She and her family needed help.

Stacey McInroe Conner, a wonderful volunteer and member of the North Texas Amputee Support Group, died at 4:35 a.m on Thursday May 24, 1990.

Many longer-term residents of Dubai will vividly remember Carole Gesman (nee Parker), who recently lost her gallant eight-month battle with cancer; she died in Florida at the age of 49.