My Mother

To-day is Mother's Day, so says the media. I suppose it all started in the west. But no; after consulting the Mother of all Mothers of Information.....The Wikipedia! Not to waste your time here, you can click here.

In China, in recent years some people began to advocate Mother's Day for memory of Meng Mu, the mother of Mèng Zǐ. It's still not an official festival except in very few cities.

Closer to home, Malaysia. Do you know who are the happiest people to-day? No you are wrong, not the mothers. I cannot be a mother because I am a father; but I don't think the average mother will be the happiest to-day. The first reason is she will avoid scolding or criticizing her children. But the saddest thing is this paradox, the mother feels great disappointment when the children have "forgotten" her, especially to-day. But if she has the wisdom to reflect; it is no difference if her children can remember her on only one day of the year, but "forgotten" her the rest of the year. Oh yes, who are the happiest? Of course, the business people, especially those in the food and cake business.

Who is the person in the picture? My mother. She is 84. I can remember her age this year because she has come full cycle 7 times in the Chinese zodiac! During our times, there was no such thing as Mother's Day or Father's Day. Everyday was "The Same Thing Day" because everyday was just another day.

The greatest tragedy for a mother is when she is old and useless, the children/grandchildren/husband, chuck her away in the Old Folks home to ...just use your imagination. My second sister and I took back my mother from an old folks home when she suffered this horrible fate. Now she is safely with me although "old and useless". She is now not as you see her in the above picture.

Everyday is Mother's Day to me. What about you?

Happy Mother's Day???

(Postscript: My mother passed away on 9 July 2008, corresponding to the Chinese date, 7th day of the 6th moon, at the age of 83)

(My niece found this video from her archives, showing my mother with my sister.)

Ma Ma Hao (Mother The Best)




(I have a posting about my father too; click HERE:)

Family affair

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wak1/149374240/

We can learn from this family. No monkey business here. Purely a private family affair. This picture actually should not be spoilt by words. Just look closely, concentrate, and contemplate.

For the mothers, Happy Mother's Day!

Simply Simple.

Sometimes, it's the simplest thing that gives the greatest meaning to life. No complications, no unnecessary decorations, no burden. I remember when I was a small boy, I used to notice little pinkish and purplish flowers by the roadside. Nobody laid claims on them simply because they were just very ordinary little flowers. Would you have remembered such little attraction? I do.

Have a Memorable Day.

Dark Clouds Over Myanmar

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hdr400d/1517884823/

Myanmar is a devasted country right now. Hope that aids effectively reach the region fast. The Myanmar peoples have suffered enough, and long enough. It's a pity the country has no oil reserves, otherwise Big Brother Yankee Doodle will be able to rid the country of warlords and scums within a week. May the peoples of Myanmar have peace and prosperity in the near future.

Click below to help the Burmese people with a donation and see a video appeal to Avaaz from a leader of the monks: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/5.php?cl=86265664

E = M2....Einstein Is Marilyn Monroe !

When you look at this picture close you see Albert Einstein. But if you stand at a 5-metre distance, it will become Marilyn Monroe.

E=M2

Have an Illusionary Day!

Fly for less than free?

I don't think anyone needs a brain to know that you can't do business for free. Any smart aleck who can provide convincing analyses and explanations for these two crazy airlines competing for free flights?


Why not they distribute free rice to the public instead? This sounds more beneficial and is definitely a more wholesome charity for all of us.


Check this out: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/5/6/nation/21159982&sec=nation

Have a flying start!

I still cannot believe it!

Josef Fritzl

This nefarious monster of the 21st century cannot have done it ALONE for 24 years undetected not even by one single person.

I simply cannot believe it!

He was known to have gone to Thailand for close to a month for his sex vacation. Tell me, how could the poor "prisoners" survive for such a long period without any outside assistance?


















Soaking up the sun on a holiday in Thailand in 1998