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...
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Melinda Murphy
Feb 53 min
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...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 314 min
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...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 283 min
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...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 153 min
Thaipusam in Singapore
Thaipusam is a vibrant and spiritually-charged event that draws devotees and spectators alike. It's a significant Hindu festival...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 113 min
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...
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Asif R. Chowdhury
Dec 6, 202310 min
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...
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Richard Hartung
Nov 30, 20233 min
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....
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Faith Chanda
Nov 22, 20234 min
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...
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Melinda Murphy
Nov 17, 20233 min
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...
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Adam Klann
Nov 10, 20234 min
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,...
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Melinda Murphy
Nov 1, 20233 min
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...
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Melinda Murphy
Oct 27, 20235 min
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...
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Melinda Murphy
Oct 18, 20233 min
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...
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Susan Williams
Oct 9, 20233 min
Halloween in Singapore
Halloween is a perennial favorite of kids in America, and who can blame them? It’s the one day you’re allowed to take candy from...
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Melinda Murphy
Oct 1, 20234 min
Breast Cancer Sucks
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But trust me, I don’t need a special month to make me aware of breast cancer. I’m hyper aware...
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Susan Williams
Sep 19, 20232 min
The F1 Pit Lane Experience
F1 weekend in Singapore always brings lots of excitement and a LOT of tourists. It also brings residents something special, just for us –...
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Tiara Giles
Sep 8, 20233 min
Savoring Safely Abroad
Moving to a new country with a food allergy is difficult. You need to figure out where to go. You need to figure out where to eat. And if...
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Asif R. Chowdhury
Aug 31, 20237 min
Park Gems in the Middle of Singapore
Asif R. Chowdhury For a tiny nation, Singapore has a surprising abundance of nature reserves and parks all around the island. Almost all...
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Melinda Murphy
Aug 25, 20233 min
It's (Almost) the Most Wonderful Time of Year
Nobody loves hanging with their kids more than me. Many of my friends send their kids to summer-long camps, but not me. Nope. I adore the...
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