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Jocelyn Chia commented on the blog post 'WordsFromTheShell - Those were the days...'

Hi Helen, I'm from Singapore too. My husband and I now live in Australia. Would love to read more stories of your childhood

Jul 26, 2010

Helen Tan left a comment for Jocelyn Chia

Hi Jocelyn, I've been busy with the Singapore Garden Festival for the past months or so. That ended on last Thursday so I've been trying to catch up on ZZZ. Thanks for you interest in my childhood in Singapore and I will try to keep in…

Jul 26, 2010

Becky left a comment for Helen Tan

Hi Helen, it was hardly a delay, just a day late :) Best of luck with your project!

Jul 26, 2010

Helen Tan left a comment for Becky

Hi Becky, I'm sorry I took so long to reply but I'm rushing the rewrites for my nano novel for the free pint by end of May. I'm huffing along but should get back to you soon. Thanks for sending me that friend's request and I…

May 26, 2010

Irma Gonzalez commented on the blog post 'WordsFromTheShell - Those were the days...'

Hi Helen, I'm new to shewrites. I read your blog. Your blog about Singapore, so wonderful to read. I guess your days were the 60's? maybe? I would love to read more about the same from you. I used the blog page too, I wrote about my…

Feb 15, 2010

Helen Tan left a comment for April Murphy

Hi April, I wanted to say thanks for adding me as a friend. I look forward to knowing you better.

Jan 23, 2010

Christine Scott commented on the blog post 'WordsFromTheShell - Those were the days...'

Perhaps we have too much technology and it's numbed us to what's really important. We need to find time to slow down and connect with those around us. Thanks for sharing, Helen.

Jan 23, 2010

Helen Tan commented on the blog post 'Reading as a Communal Experience (plus some sick-day ramblings)'

I'm amazed - 50 books at a go! I found your method of stacking your books like a meal original. The order would vary for individual. I had a good laugh at your shift in "voice" and I'm hoping tomorrow will better for you. If…

Jan 23, 2010

Helen Tan left a comment for Julie Jeffs

Good morning from Singapore, Thanks for this welcome message, it's much appreciated. I decided to start a blog only last week. To date, there are only two entries and I've yet to polish the blog skin. I'm rather shy about my lack of…

Jan 23, 2010

Julie Jeffs left a comment for Helen Tan

Hi Helen, Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index. I hope you will find, as I did,…

Jan 23, 2010

WordsFromTheShell - Those were the days...

Age brews nostalgia. "Those were the days..." and "Remember when...' sentences rattle from my mouth like a nervous twitch.This morning I woke up with a longing for a simple life, not the televised kind starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie in their skimpy wear. My figure is long past that stage of fashion. I'm talking about a life when we have less yet contentment and satisfaction brim.I remember those days when as a child, living in a kampong, a village compound, in Singapore, families and…See More

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Helen Tan commented on the blog post 'The Writer's Oath'

Hi Chris, Great oath, I found myself sticking my right hand up in the air as I read it!

Jan 22, 2010

Helen Tan replied to the discussion 'Where do you publish?' in the group Essay Writing

Tami, thanks for this link. It looks really helpful.

Jan 22, 2010

Helen Tan replied to the discussion 'Where do you publish?' in the group Essay Writing

Oops, it should read as October 2009, not October 2008! Apologies.

Jan 22, 2010

Helen Tan left a comment for Christine Scott

Hiya Chris, I've been searching for you the past few days since I joined. Will chat again.

Jan 22, 2010

Lori Osterman left a comment for Helen Tan

Thank you for sharing your feelings as well on my post. We would love to have you join us in our Mothers & Daughters book. I look forward to getting to know you and your work better. Lori

Jan 21, 2010

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WordsFromTheShell - Those were the days...

Posted on January 22, 2010 at 5:08pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

Age brews nostalgia. "Those were the days..." and "Remember when...' sentences rattle from my mouth like a nervous twitch.

This morning I woke up with a longing for a simple life, not the televised kind starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie in their skimpy wear. My figure is long past that stage of fashion. I'm talking about a life when we have less yet contentment and satisfaction brim.

I remember those days when as a child, living in a kampong, a village compound, in… Continue

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At 9:37am on May 27, 2010, Becky said…: Hi Helen, it was hardly a delay, just a day late :) Best of luck with your project!

At 5:00pm on January 22, 2010, Julie Jeffs said…: Hi Helen,

Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
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At 1:09pm on January 21, 2010, Lori Osterman said…: Thank you for sharing your feelings as well on my post. We would love to have you join us in our Mothers & Daughters book. I look forward to getting to know you and your work better.
Lori

At 7:37pm on January 20, 2010, Kelli Swearingen said…: Hi Helen,
Welcome to the Mother Writers group. We look forward to hearing from you. You'll find that this is a very supportive and informational group.
Kelli Rodin

At 7:37am on January 20, 2010, Susan Blumberg-Kason said…: Hi Helen,
Thanks for your kind note! I already added you as a friend, so I hope you found that request. I would love to do an exchange about Chinese culture. I lived in Hong Kong (and traveled to Singapore, which I loved!), but my ex-husband was from China, so I also spent a lot of time there. Your life sounds so adventurous!
Susan

At 6:19am on January 20, 2010, Susan Blumberg-Kason said…: Hi Helen,

Welcome to the Memoir group! We're so glad youv'e joined. I am writing a memoir about China, so we might have some interests in common!

Susan
Memoir group co-moderator

At 1:22am on January 20, 2010, Helen Tan said…: Hi Meg,

Thanks for this welcome message. As recommended, I've signed up for a few of the groups listed. I'm looking forward to this journey of discovery and friendship.

Have a great day.

At 8:58pm on January 19, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…: Welcome to She Writes, Helen. Let me know if you have any questions as you find your way around. And join us in the novelist group!

Best,
Meg Waite Clayton
www.megwaiteclayton.com