Monthly Archives: March 2012

A (Dog’s) Beautiful Life – Part 4; Sai Kung, Shek O and Lamma Island

Posted on March 16, 2012 by admin

You look this way, I’ll look that way Fortunately, the two don’t have any disputes over who sits right at the head of the boat – because Rockstar is concerned he might fall in. The dog secretly hopes she will. … Continue reading →

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An ESL Football Incident

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

Excerpts from an ESF Educational Services email early this morning: “I am writing to you because there has been a good deal of understandable concern about an incident during a football match…………Under-12 game… 10-year old player… videoed making a kick … Continue reading →

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A (Dog’s) Beautiful Life – Part 3; Pok Fu Lam Mutts, Tai Tam, Little Hong Kong and Repulse Bay

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

Chillin’ at Pacific Coffee – our version of turning our BC into Kopitiam Dog When we first got here, we didn’t always know where to walk JD, and I found this loading bay where dog lovers who lived in all … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #195 – Imaginary Friends Want The Same Things We Do

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Around the time JD and I usually start on our 3km walk… Rockstar: Mum! Yeeka’s ship has landed! We need to go meet him in sector 78 (about halfway along the route I usually walk the dog)! Bring JD! Me: … Continue reading →

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A (Dog’s) Beautiful Life – Part 2; Central, Lan Kwai Fong, Staunton Road and HK Convention and Exhibition Center

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

“MY DOG IS NOT DEAD. I repeat, my dog is NOT DEAD. I posted about her life following her 9th bday because rather than grieve when she eventually goes, I preferred warm and fuzzy. But I am getting condolence messages … Continue reading →

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A (Dog’s) Beautiful Life – Part 1; Inspiration from George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog, and Singapore 8 years ago

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

This was originally scheduled as a tribute for when JD eventually says goodbye… Thanks to Mun, a reader I got to know through my blog, it then occurred to me I was likely not to be able to look at … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JD

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

It’s JD’s birthday today, she is the ripe old age of 9 human years. Kings and I can’t agree on (or really remember) our wedding anniversary, but oh, 8 years, 8 months ago, we bought JD for SGD 1,200 and … Continue reading →

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The Primary School Interview Diaries: Part 2 “How To Prepare Your Child For Interview”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

About 10 years ago, an ex-boyfriend was searching for a book that I have never been able to find to this day. It had been highlighted to him by a beloved English teacher. The book was titled, “How To Protect … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #194 – More Smartass And Naming Baby Rockstarisms

Posted on March 4, 2012 by admin

#194 Rockstar: Mum. Today is a big day for you and Daddy. I’m going to bring my (arts and crafts) home. ——————————————————————– Rockstar: Mum. If you can’t remember what people look like, just look at them. ——————————————————————– And of course, … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #193 – Naming Baby And Other Smartass Rockstarisms

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

#193 Me: What have you got in your (tightly clenched) hand? Rockstar: Feather. (From down blanket) Me: Oh, that’s alright then. Rockstar: So if it was dog poop it would not be alright? Hee. ———————————————————————————– Examining his string cheese snack … Continue reading →

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