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I write on a wide range of human interest topics, including: heritage, culture, motherhood, womanhood, travel, lifestyles and art education. I've been published in print and on the web, both locally and internationally.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 3 of 396
Buster and BabbitIt was late in the afternoon and tall trees were casting long shadows on a quiet stretch of road. 12 year-old twins, Maria and Sasha, were sitting on the wood fence of their uncle's large backyard garden. Then, from the corner of her eye, Maria noticed something small and furry lying in the middle of the road... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for enjoying family time: 1 of 7
Children and cultureWorking as an assistant curator for a museum, I am in the business of promoting awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage and diversity. Recently, I asked some of my friends if they thought it was important to educate their children about culture. Most replied with an enthusiastic "Absolutely!", but ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Pain relief guide: 5 of 14
Remedy for bad kneesI have bad knees. When I climb up the stairs, they feel like they'll pop out of their sockets. Sometimes they buckle under me after a long walk. I thought no relief was in sight, until my mum told me that I should take cod liver oil. When I was little, she used to feed me that 'fishy' white 'goop'. It was ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History History of the kris: 1 of 1
THE KRIS: HERITAGE OF HUMANITYThe keris or kris is a dagger that is native to the Malay world. It is made and used mainly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Southern Thailand and Southern Philippines, where it is famed for its spiritual and mythological prowess. Although its true origin is hotly debated by scholars and enthusias... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day: Best reasons to treat your mother like a queen: 16 of 27
MOTHER'S DAY IN REFLECTIONWhen I was a little girl, Mother's Day was a big deal for me. I simply couldn't wait to give my mum a greeting card and a present, which were mostly hand made, and therefore had to be planned weeks in advance. It made me very happy to give my mum a token of my love and gratitude, which often times do... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography The history of photography and the camera: 3 of 5
Neither East nor WestIntroduction - Asia in the Age of MonochromeRudyard Kipling once wrote: "Oh East is East, and West is West, and never the two shall meet, Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat; But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to fac... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 33 of 54
HELP! I'M A GUILT-RIDDEN MUM!Lately, I've been feeling down, overwhelmed by the task of juggling a full-time job, part-time study, freelance work, household chores, mummy duties, spousal spats and financial woes.I feel like I'm up to my neck in things and I continue to be visited by a deep sense of guilt,I don't understand wh... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Plants that look after themselves: 9 of 12
CACTI AND SUCCULENTS, FUN FACTS FOR CHILDRENWhat are cacti and succulents?Cacti and succulents are plants that grow in very dry climates, like the desert. There is very little water where they live, so they've developed clever ways of living on very small amounts of moisture. A cactus or succulent is usually covered in prickl... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of kiwi fruit: 29 of 30
The kiwifruit, originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, is an edible berry native to China. The popular fruit derives its name from an indigenous bird from New Zealand, the kiwi'. The fruit's oval shape and brown fuzzy exterior very much resembles the flightless bird.Kiwifruit are an incredibly rich food source. A study co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History The Mogul emperors: 3 of 3
Decorative Art of Mughal IndiaThe Mughal empire is one of the most resplendent Islamic dynasties in history. Renowned for majestic palaces and mausoleums, its legacy of grandeur is visible even on a minute scale. Mughal emperors, devoted patrons of the arts, were also renowned as connoisseurs of jewels. This was especially ap... More..