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What Wabi Sabi Means to Me

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

What is Wabi Sabi? I see it as the appreciation of the imperfect and transient. A reminder that we too, are passing through this life, but for a moment. In a Wabi Sabi home, a flower is placed in a … Continue reading →

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To Blog or To Read

Posted on March 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Please pardon my lack of blogging. You see, I am so engrossed in the Peter Mayle novel that I’m reading that even though I have tons of photos I haven’t posted them yet. I am also overwhelmed by the tons … Continue reading →

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Cheap, Light and Tasty Lunch at Chinatown Market: Chee Cheong Fun

Posted on January 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

The best Chee Cheong Fun I ever had was in Penang. It was packed with intense flavour and practically melted in my mouth.  I don’t know how else to describe it, although I don’t think I’m doing a very good … Continue reading →

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Is Shadeism Worse Than Racism? (via Pretty Brown Girl™)

Posted on November 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

You must watch this thought provoking video posted by blogger Pretty Brown Girl. It is shocking to me because it is so familiar. The little girl in the video could be a member of my own family. http://vimeo.com/16210769 It's not … Continue reading →

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