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What do Eggs Have to Do With Easter?
I absolutely love Easter egg hunts. There's something so very magical about the wide-eyed faces of little kids as they hunt for their...

Melinda Murphy
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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Repatriating: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Moving home should be easy, right? You came from there. You know the customs. You know the people. Heck, you may even be moving into your...

Melinda Murphy
Mar 19, 202412 min read
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Understanding Ramadan and Hari Raya
For me, one of the coolest things about living in Singapore is that the country celebrates holidays from so many religions and cultures....

Melinda Murphy
Mar 14, 20245 min read
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Go Singapore!
I'm a big fan of Singapore. I've lived here twelve years. It's our home of choice. I obviously love it here, but this week, I'm loving it...

Melinda Murphy
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Women Rule!
March is Women's History Month and, this year, we celebrate not only the history women have made, but the historical happenings that...

Melinda Murphy
Feb 28, 20244 min read
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The Battle of the Concert Bots
I'm the worst mom. I didn't get my teenage daughter Taylor Swift tickets. Gasp! I know, right? And oh, believe me, I tried. I spent hours...

Melinda Murphy
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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Academy Awards: Fun Facts
My grandmother was a true lady, always perfectly dressed, often sporting pearls on an average Tuesday afternoon at the Piggly Wiggly. So...

Melinda Murphy
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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President's Day: Fun Facts about US Presidents
As we are heading into the Chinese New Year celebrations here in Singapore, back home in the US, friends and family are getting ready for...

Melinda Murphy
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Super Bowl: Singapore Style
Just as the word "Christmas" conjures up certain images of brightly decorated trees and Santa, the phrase "Super Bowl" will set any...

Melinda Murphy
Jan 31, 20244 min read
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Generosity
Our 88th George Washington Ball was last night. What an amazing time we had! The entertainment! The music! The dancing! It was all truly...

Melinda Murphy
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Thaipusam in Singapore
Thaipusam is a vibrant and spiritually-charged event that draws devotees and spectators alike. It's a significant Hindu festival...

Melinda Murphy
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Time for Unity and Equality
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (aka MLK Day) is this Monday, January 15 – an opportune moment to reflect on the life and legacy of one of the...

Melinda Murphy
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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The Colors of Singapore: The Annual Rituals and Festivals on the Island
During various times of the year, parts of Singapore are lit up in bright lights and brilliant colors, celebrating the multicultural and...

Asif R. Chowdhury
Dec 6, 202310 min read
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Make Your Donations More Impactful
Donating to a worthy cause seems easy. Many people simply give to a charity that asks, give where they gave before, or talk with friends....

Richard Hartung
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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Season of Giving (and Giving Back)
One holiday tradition for many people is giving back. Most of the charities and social enterprises below are open to volunteers, but they...

Faith Chanda
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree!
Thanksgiving isn't even here yet and Sing apore (and the whole world really) is already fully decked out, aglow with lights and the pink...

Melinda Murphy
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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Songkran in Thailand - A Water Festival to Remember
The first time I was in Bangkok for the month of April, I noticed how blazingly hot and humid it had become. Summer had already begun,...
Adam Klann
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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Turkeys and Pies Galore!
Back when I first arrived in Singapore more than ten years ago, a good turkey seemed more challenging to find. Now? There's a plethora of...

Melinda Murphy
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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Halloween Traditions Explained
So where did all these weird traditions having to do with Halloween come from? Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary...

Melinda Murphy
Oct 27, 20235 min read
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Catching a Bit of Fall in Singapore
I've lived here eleven years and the one thing – besides family and friends – that I really miss in Singapore is Fall. I miss unpacking...

Melinda Murphy
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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