A week both sweet and bitter

Posted by Audrey Chin on November 10, 2013 · 18 Comments 

I’m exhausted from the week that was but thought I should check in with everyone just to let you know how everything’s been. It was seven days of both sweet and bitter. Sunday November 2nd –  I attended my first literary festival event as a panelist. I was euphoric seated between two world famous award winning writers. … Continue reading →

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3.5 lost days and 12 surprising discoveries

Posted by Audrey Chin on July 27, 2013 · 4 Comments 

The best made holiday plans can be upset. Weather, short-staffed inn-keepers and unforeseen road closures can conspire to turn an itinerary upside down. Often the disappointment poisons the whole vacation. But, it only takes a pause to change our perceptions and save the day. In Queensland, we ran into road closures along the Gold Coast. Our hotel in Cairns … Continue reading →

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15 delectable dishes from Urbane

Posted by Audrey Chin on July 19, 2013 · 4 Comments 

Where did July go? It’s been more than half a month since I last posted! It’s more a case of where I’ve been, I guess … In Queensland, the beautiful North East Australian state just a helicopter skip from the Great Barrier Reef. The scenery is to die for. Glutton that I am though, this first … Continue reading →

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Is population growth a Ponzi scheme – my take

Posted by Audrey Chin on January 30, 2013 · 2 Comments 

It’s a good question. A friend sent around this thinking point as a response to the population white paper released today. It’s the title of a paper by Joseph Chamie in The Globalist, written on March 04, 2010 (appended below) Personally I think Mr. Chamie’s paper is a bit of a rant. But, his question raises 2 valid points: (1)    … Continue reading →

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