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Posted by Sam Han on July 2, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Whenever I see TaeRi, I cannot disregard her unusual birth. Holding her tiny hands in mine is an incredible almost sacred experience. No, she will not be idolised but she will be loved! 😀 As I was composing my congratulatory note to accompany the flowers which I’ve ordered from Floral Garage Singapore for Ryan, Valerie … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on February 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
My elder grandson turned 18 months today. No longer the centre of his parents’ universe with the arrival of his younger sibling but he’s maturing… Taejin has taught me kindness by sharing his binky, which by the way is his most prized possession, straight from his mouth and popping it into his crying baby brother’s … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on May 20, 2014 · 6 Comments
Of late, my life has been filled with happiness but it was also punctuated with afflictions. My mom had surgery on her fractured hip and was hospitalised for weeks. My uncle had brain haemorrhage and was operated on. My cousin informed me an aunt has a few months to live. One of my best friends’ … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on March 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Do we need words? Have a blessed weekend!
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Posted by Sam Han on February 14, 2013 · 5 Comments
Remember your first kiss? Love At First Bite! Recipe for Love at First Bite! Ingredients: Crust ½ cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon confectioners’ or glazing Sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons melted butter Filling 1 cup Cream Cheese (1 large package), at room temperature. 6 tablespoons Castor Sugar. 1½ tablespoons Unbleached All-Purpose Flour. grated Peel of ¼ Lemon. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sam Han on January 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Photo & Story credit StoryWeaver A Hindu saint who was visiting river Ganges to take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in anger at each other. He turned to his disciples smiled and asked. ‘Why do people shout in anger, shout at each other?’ Disciples thought for a while, one … Continue reading →
Posted by Sam Han on January 3, 2013 · 1 Comment
This year’s New Year’s Eve was memorable. I had fun riding for the second time in decades (first was on my recent birthday ) towards Etihad Stadium, Victoria Harbour, to catch the firework display. Joining the throngs of people counting down to 2013 at Melbourne Docklands where boat owners dock their pleasure crafts, life is as … Continue reading →
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