How to Live Correctly VIII: The Evil of Anger
David was a close friend of the Master and a good friend of Tom, with whom he regularly played chess. The problem was that David had a very hot temper and was easily angry, especially when he lost games to Tom. Today, he played badly and lost all three games to Tom. He was furious and accused Tom of cheating.…
Qingtian Stone Sculptures
Posthumous Post Qingtian (literally means ‘’green ricefield‘’) is a county in southeastern Zhejiang Province in China well known for its coloured stones, which have been used for carving sculptures since ancient times. During the early 1970s, there was a gallery in the Changi area which specialised in the sales of Qingtian stone sculptures. The gallery was owned by a Nanyang…
II Roses of Maiori and Rose Chan
Maiori is a much lower-key resort compared with Amalfi town or Positano. It attracts far fewer visitors and attention. Fortunately, this low-key resort can be easily reached by bus or ferry from all points along the Amalfi coast. If you visit the Amalfi coast, consider making this charming place your base. We based ourselves in Amalfi town, which was overcrowded…
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