Author: Leah
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Another Year Older. A Little More Light.
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And just like that, another year older. No bells and whistles, no dramatic countdown. It just quietly snuck in. And I acknowledge it. Together with the countless birthday wishes I received, for which I am deeply grateful. Some herald birthdays with boisterous festivities — sometimes for the entire month —…
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Reconnecting with Faith: The Power of Daily Gratitude
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When I made the decision to retire (for good this time, because this was my second attempt), one of the things I wanted to pursue was spiritual healing. Not because I was spiritually broken. My faith was intact, for the most part. But somewhere along the way, after decades of…
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The One Thing an E-Book Can Never Replace
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If someone ever figured out how to bottle the smell of a library, I’d probably buy it. As much as I love reading, I’m actually not very fussy about what I read. I’ll happily pick up almost any genre. That doesn’t mean I’ll enjoy them all — there are books…
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The Joy of Being Able to Bring Your Passion Wherever You Go
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Because I frequent Manila, Eder suggested that I bring some of my art paraphernalia along. I wasn’t convinced it would do much good since I’m far more comfortable working in my own little workspace back in Singapore. But I packed my coloured pencils, paper, and the rest of my drawing…
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The Friends Our Dogs Leave Behind
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The loss of a beloved pet sucks. There, I said it. But funny enough, this isn’t really a story about losing dogs. It’s about what they leave behind. Recently, a friend lost her faithful companion of 16 years. Cheese was a spunky Dachshund with attitude. I recognised her “my life,…