Just two days ago, both Mrs 15HWW and I were spending a nice sunny afternoon in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. Basically, we were just lazing around on the cushiony grass patches, feeding birds and watching children running them around. Surrounded by the breathtaking harbour and the vast blue sky, I really wanted to freeze this moment in time. =)

And we really have more than that to be thankful for. By most measures, the modern Singapore that we live in is close to being a utopia, especially if you compare against 100 years ago.

Coincidentally, August 2014, this month, marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. Millions were injured, tortured and killed and for those who survived, they lived in fear for the next 30-40 years. I know it because the History Channel ran a special series and I was watching them on most nights in the comfort ...