Tag Archives: humble

What is the Most Important Value you Would Teach Your Child?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I feel very strongly about good values. Seems to be lacking sometimes in this material world. Or replaced by lousy ones (good to be aggressive?) in the chase for more power or money which I don’t think is very good … Continue reading →

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Cook A Pot of Curry Day (& Chen Show Mao Eating Prata with Curry)

Posted on August 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update 20 August 2011: Viswa Sadasivan has written an excellent letter reminding us that the event on Sunday is about a stand against the legitimization of intolerance. Let’s not immediately label it xenophobia (although some people are using it to … Continue reading →

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Pretentiousness Police on Gwyneth Paltrow and the Smiths (& the down to earth Afflecks)

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’m addicted to the celebrity gossip blog, D-Listed. Michael K uses his snarky wit to call out pretentious stars. Goop is in Top Insufferable Form “When you go to Paris and your concierge sends you to some… restaurant because they … Continue reading →

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Photos & Videos: 3 year old Babytard (the baby on his CD) finally meets James Blunt

Posted on April 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update: 14 July 2011 My 2 favourite people in one eco friendly video. I have so much respect for famous people who remain so down to earth. I have always been a fan of James Blunt’s music, but now I … Continue reading →

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Servant Leaders?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’m sure that most people like me were skeptical when the PM implored that his team should not lord it over the people and reminded them that they were servants to the people. I was shocked, delighted and then skeptical … Continue reading →

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