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Tag Archives: 1960’s
Typical Day in the Life of My Mum in the early 1960’s
She couldn’t recall exactly what time she woke up, but it was to the crowing of the neighbourhood roosters and not an alarm clock. They were extremely loud she said. She ironed her uniform the day before. Once adorned, she … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, family, History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960, 1960's, culture, family, history, Life, Living, mum, personal, Singapore
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Conversations with My Mum’s Younger Sister
One of my role models of being an aunt is how my aunty was towards me growing up. She was young and vivacious and in my eyes stunningly beautiful especially in her saris. And she was absolutely doting and indulgent … Continue reading
Posted in History, Singapore Living
Tagged 1960's, Life, Living, memories, personal, Singapore
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Asking my 76 Year old Mum About her Reaction to the Queen’s Passing and About Life Under British Colonial Rule
What follows is in my mum’s words: When I read the news about the queen I thought she looked much younger than her years. I was impressed that she didn’t age that much. I only wish she could live until … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950’s, 1960's, British rule, British Singapore, colonial, history, Life, Living, mum, Nostalgia, personal
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Vintage Singapore 1960s: Street Urchins
I am absolutely mesmerized by this old video. I feel so lucky with my hot showers, when I view how the children are bathed. But it also seemed a more idyllic time or perhaps it’s my nostalgia for a charming … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960's, bathing, culture, historical, Life, Living, old Singapore, Singapore, Singaporean, Singaporeans, street scenes, urchin, Video, vintage
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Singapore Food Trail at the Singapore Flyer Part 2 of 2
I took just so many photos that I had to split this post up. Adored the local drinks in glass bottles. I remember the bottles being huge in the old days, or was it because my hand were little. I … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 1960's, 60's, attraction, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, hawker, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, SIngapore Food Trail, travel
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Vintage TV: Elizabeth Montgomery made Bewitched, Magic
This is one show equally loved by both my mum and myself. It’s Bewitched. I mostly watched the re-runs, but recall bits of it from childhood as well, especially the seasons when little Tabitha (played by a very cute Erin … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960's, 1970's, 60's, beautiful, beauty, blonde, cute, Dick York, Elizabeth Montgomery, Ellen Pompeo, Erin Murphy, good witch, Nostalgia, old, pretty, Samantha Stevens, Tabitha, TV, Video, vintage, women, YouTube
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