Author Archives: sidney

My Eastern Canada trip. 5th – 19th June – 2013 I must confess that I haven’t exercised due diligence in putting up travel journals on my blog in the last little while, partly due to my daily humdrum routines, partly … Continue reading →

It has been a year and then some during which I have not posted anything. In order to keep my brain from turning into mush, I do solemnly swear that I will post at least two new postings every days. … Continue reading →

The difference between an official receipt and a receipt (發票和收據的分別) When I was in Ningbo, I noticed a lot of patrons in restaurants and other places of business wanted official receipts when they were paying their bills – an official … Continue reading →

China is a big country, has many populous cities, many souls living in these cities, and many kids going to schools daily, as is with any other parts of the world. In the last few years, there have been reports … Continue reading →

I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still – I do not sleep I am – a thousand winds that blow I am- the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain … Continue reading →

The few times I was in a public Chinese hospital in China, I saw the saline drip procedures being carried out rather commonly in public waiting corridors, hallways, and patient waiting rooms. The age of the patients or potential patents … Continue reading →

The gift that keeps on giving! It is Chinese New Year over the other side of the pond, according to oriental believes, Year of the Dragon is a good year for a lot of things, like getting married, having babies, … Continue reading →

Near our factory there was a bridge overpass that crosses a small river, fresh water, not too big or swift, nevertheless it is a pretty river. Sometimes, you saw anglers fishing in the morning or mid afternoon, never stayed long … Continue reading →

Buyers beware! – This one is for me! Just want to relate a humorous experience to you all out there. So this one time, we were passing through flower supermarket in one of those tourist must see stops at the … Continue reading →

I was in the hospital Sunday doing my shift in the unit. That’s what I do during my assigned shift as a volunteer; I offer refreshments such a coffee, tea, or any other thing the patient or family might like, … Continue reading →