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CSI Hong Kong Island: Baby. Must….. Sleep!

Baby is kicking on playmat. Moments later, she begins to fuss. A moderate fussing, nothing too dramatic. Husband: Hmm. Baby Ngeh-ing. Must Put Her To Sleep. <Picks baby up. Begins to rock baby to sleep.> Baby tries to explain. But- … Continue reading

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“Don’t Wear That Shirt Daddy,” Starring Little Miss Rockstar

Kings used to wear this one shirt on most “casual Fridays” in the dealing room that earned him the accolade of “Datuk” in Cantonese. Hated the thing. It was NOT Batik, it was this cheapo-looking print that his local Hongkie … Continue reading

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

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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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – The Ones (Not Quite) Left Behind In Thredbo and Four Points Sheraton

An English girl with mildly punky dyed red hair tells me she’s 24 and has just finished college; she intends to do this (travel while working cafes – food and staff quarters are paid for) for the next 4-5 years, … Continue reading

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Rockstarisms #123, 124 & 125

When he wants to be good… Rockstar practicing feeding himself with chopsticks… #123 Rockstar: Mum. We can go to the bookstore after my nap. Me: You mean the bookstore you didn’t want to go to because you were sulking? Rockstar: … Continue reading

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The Lost Bike

ACT I SCENE I The Bel Air Club House indoor play area. Rockstar’s Mother: Everyone else has gone home, it’s time for lunch. Rockstar: No! Go away! Rockstar’s Mother: Speak that way to me again and I really will. Rockstar: … Continue reading

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