The nature, the rent, the haunt, the traditional colonial house

This is from the article, In Singapore, a House Steeped in Tradition, in the New York Times, Great Homes and Destinations by By Sonia Kolesnikov-Jessop about a house at S$22000 rent.

The Pickerings’ is one of 33 black-and-white houses around the Mount Pleasant area; there are similar pockets elsewhere in the city. The houses are magnets for expatriates but unloved by Singaporeans, for whom they have sinister associations. “Some of the more senior taxi drivers don’t like to come here at night,” Mrs. Pickering said. “These houses were taken over by the high command of the Japanese military during the Second World War, and some Singaporeans believe they’re haunted.”

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Wandering alone in a variety of spirituality

This is from the article, The Community of More, a personal story by Bill Ashlock in FAITH HOUSE Manhattan blog.

Today my life floats between California (my home of homes), Singapore (my home of work), and New York City (my home of hope). In Singapore, I am energized by the confluence of cultures, spirituality, and people. It is a wonderful mix. Individuals, religious thoughts, and institutions respected and held in honor. Yet, people still wander alone.

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Rush, but don't rush madly

This is from the the article, Abuse On Women- Whose Fault? in CounterCurrents.org by Stree Mukti.

Culture, Mr Chairperson we are sure you will agree, is not only about language, dress, food or rituals… it is also about how one generation facilitates and works to help the next generation to live in harmony and in peace. Do you ever wonder whether we are doing this for our coming generation in our mad rush to "develop" and become a Singapore or an America in the shortest possible period?

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