Six times a caregiver I am a caregiver six times. Five of my loved ones have passed on. I am looking after my 93-coming-94 year-old mum. While things take place in the daily mundane of life, the real journey has…

Oops! I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️ The first of January is always a good day to start something new. I was planning to start blogging again when 2025 started. Well, 1 January 2025 came and went. Seven days of the new year…

A game of chance and strategy Did you watch Mum’s Rummy-O Queen video? I thought I’d introduce how the Rummikub (also called Rummy-O) is played. Try it sometime. It’s the one game keeps mum engaged for hours and mentally sharp.…

For the people who matter The weeks ahead will be very busy. I organised a short family holiday so Mum can spend extended time with my brother and wife, her grandchildren and spouse, and great grandson. Following that, our home…

A father and daughter story I hope you enjoyed “Mummy’s Window”. It was featured in MediaCorp’s Okto channel many years ago. This week I want to share with you a snapshot of my dad. Daddy gave me a love for…

Looking up instead of down I love watching Mummy as she looks out the window every day. We moved from our family home to a high rise building. Though she was sad to give up her hundreds of plants, she…

Finding freedom, avoiding disaster Mum plays Rummikub every single day. It is a great game for the elderly. It keeps her alert and sharp. Rummy-O (as it is sometimes called) is a game of both chance and strategy. We have…

Spending time with Mum Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. —Unknown Thankful for the hands that hold me each and every day. Treasuring everyday with Mum.