Dexter, Sedated

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I held off putting up this picture because it is a picture of my cat's, erm, kitty litter and I wasn't sure if it's appropriate to publish it. Some people might see "pee", but I see art. My husband thinks I am mad for rushing to grab my camera when I saw this heart-shaped stain. It was left by Dexter on the day his foster mum got married, so I believe it was his way of expressing his happiness for her. Congratulations again Sandy and Luis!

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I've acquired a taste for kombucha (I like the one from Whole Foods), which is banned in Singapore. I'm wondering if I should try to make my own.

My husband prefers Milo dinosaur, which we do make at home.

Insuring a coffee-taster's tongue for £10 million pounds.

Reduce your carbon footprint by making your own sparkling water in your kitchen.

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article on reporting on the Supreme Court.

A tribute to a hero - Aung San Suu Kyi.

An untimely death - more than an obituary of Yasmin Ahmad. I agree with everything he says - it was my experience as a Malay in Singapore too. (via Jamie Tan)

I had never heard of William F. Buckley until I moved here. In May, we heard Christopher Buckley talk with Calvin Trillin about his famous, intimidating father; it was fun and funny. Whatever your political persuasion, this is a fascinating read.

My American education continues with this lesson in Bay Area slang (via cbslocalblogs):





And a new (to me) singer from my part of the world - Zee Avi of Malaysia:

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I was strolling downtown Campbell when I chanced upon my dream life - own a recycled books store with an in-house cat named ISBN wandering around the shop and sleeping in the windows.

If you bookmark this page, you can keep up-to-date with the United Nations daily briefings.

We watched the movie Mongol over the weekend. I can't vouch for its historical accuracy, but wow, it is stunning. Also, I want their hats:

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I am enjoying this memoir, lent to me by Danielle.

I am studying Spanish at the local community college. But I am going to try livemocha too.

Smooth Criminal is one of my favorites - remember when he did that gravity-defying lean?

Love treasure hunts? What a cool job.

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introducing dexter

What I am reading now.

How does language shape who we are?

A great way to spend a couple of hours. Side-stitch included.

Now I know my miso.