A blog for the Class of 1969
A slice of life. Personal anecdotes. Memories that bring a smile. Moments that give us pause. Casual, informal, but gems all the same.
Most of us who were young men in the 1960s and '70s knew his name: 司馬長風 was one of the best-known intellectual figures in Hong Kong. He is fondly remembered by 梁立勳 as an inspiring teacher who guided younger generations to appreciate the splendid literature and culture of China. Forty years after the famous scholar … Continue reading Famous scholar, respected teacher turns out to be classmate’s father
Ontario is larger than France and Spain combined. The Canadian province is known for its big cities such as Toronto and Ottawa, but look on a map and you will realize that much of Ontario is still wilderness. To enable people to enjoy the great outdoors, the Ontario government runs 340 provincial parks and 295 … Continue reading Camping in Ontario: Intimate Encounter with Mother Nature
By now we are into the dreaded “Second Wave” of the COVID-19 pandemic, and if we have learned anything in the past six months it is that we are a resourceful and resilient bunch. Life goes on, pandemic or no pandemic. Old boys from the Class of ’69 and their former schoolmates have been anything … Continue reading Facing the challenge of the Pandemic, Life goes on, fun still possible
Rouge Valley, Ontario It used to be so easy in the good old days before the pandemic. A bunch of old school friends would get together regularly for Dim Sum. Tasty food, casual camaraderie, and a few good laughs were in store at the social gatherings. The simple joys of Yum Cha 飲茶, it turns … Continue reading ‘Yumcha Zoom’ a new online connection for Old Boys worldwide
In the emptiness of the deepest sorrow Came the gentlest of words, Balms soothing wounded souls Withstanding grievous loss, Enduring unbearable pain. Words from a Father To a Son who departed too soon. Words of bewilderment and longing, Yearning for explanation, Seeking faith, wanting love. Words from a Father To a Son who departed too … Continue reading Words in the depth of winter from a Father to a departed Son
Travels with Peter Wu The year 2018 would always be special. It was my first full year of retirement. My focus in life shifted from work to travel and we did it with gusto. We did our homework, making sure there were no lapses in our daily accommodations, travel arrangements and activities. After exploring Italy, … Continue reading Iberian Impressions – Part 2
Travels with Peter Wu The year 2018 would always be special. It was my first full year of retirement. My focus in life shifted from work to travel, and my wife Freda and I made the change with gusto. We did our homework making sure there were no lapses in our daily accommodations, travel arrangements … Continue reading Iberian Impressions
By Lawrence Lee On the third day of the Chinese New Year of the Pig, my son, my wife and I boarded Royal Jordanian airlines on our 11-day trip to Jordan and Israel. This was our first, and perhaps only, trip to these two countries. After a long flight, we landed in Amman, the … Continue reading A trip to Jordan and Israel
Lam Chun Kong, known to many of us simple as Gabriel, is the first to contribute a full-fledged article to the Life After Raimondi section. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read about how his Raimondi days are inseparable from the remarkable life that has followed.
By Peter Wu One recent memorable trip to a less-travelled corner of the world took me and my wife Freda across Southern Italy, from Naples to the Amalfi Coast and the “Heel of the Italian Boot.” We got to our destinations on the west coast by shuttle, taxi and ferry. Then we drove to the east coast. Yes, … Continue reading Travels Across Southern Italy
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