Sometimes, if you aren’t sure about something, you just have to jump off the bridge and grow your wings on the way down. – Danielle Steel, American writer The Satok suspension bridge in Kuching is nearing completion. It is certainly good news during this challenging pandemic. For those coming from
Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition. – Jacques Barzun, American historian In my Senior Cambridge exam for English Language, I just managed a mediocre credit, but that was well balanced by my three distinctions in English Literature, Art and History.
I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there’s an energy to it that’s inspiring. – Carole King, American singer-songwriter Many radio listeners of Iban programmes are urging for more song segments featuring veteran retro singers. They yearn for these soothing, at times
And if there’s any hope for America, it lies in a revolution, and if there’s any hope for a revolution in America, it lies in getting Elvis Presley to become Che Guevara. – Phil Ochs, American singer-songwriter Friday last week would have been our revered idol The King’s 86th
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. – Elvis Presley Most music enthusiasts would empathise with Elvis through his music and his death. But ardent fans and wannabes would gladly connect to their late
True luck consists not in holding the best of the cards at the table; luckiest is he who knows just when to rise and go home. — John Milton Hay, former United States Secretary of State Longhouse boys of the 60s occupied themselves with a number of interesting hobbies. These pursuits
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. — Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Christmas is back, with sales everywhere not to mention giant Christmas trees a common sight and Christmas songs
Having a baby is painful in order to show how serious a thing life is. — Lisa See, American writer In ancient times, the Ibans had a very crude knowledge of managing childbirth. Those were the days when they still lived in caves and were very close to nature, to its
Don’t give a child a fish but show him how to fish. — Mao Zedong, founder of the People’s Republic of China. Many consider the empurau fish (mahseer) as more expensive than gold. I consider it ‘aquatic gold’ — a pricey, edible and tasty one at that. The last time
Salt is the difference between eating in Technicolor and eating in black and white. — Jay Rayner, award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. For the average Iban family in a longhouse or at their farm, salt is a “must-have item”. This is parallel to my modern day family whereby our two