Uh-oh Trump

Trump

He claims to know everything When he is actually dumber than you think He says he knows all about viruses Yeah the viruses that cause sexually transmitted diseases. Bragging about being a good speller He caused a real howler When he spelled Al Qaeda As Alcaida.   He attributed his oft-viral spelling mistakes To fingers that apparently can’t keep up ...

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Yellow Wagtail

A yellow wagtail

Today is Day 28 of the MCO. I was in my car on the way to buy breakfast at a coffeeshop not far from my house in Senadin when I saw this lovely yellow wagtail on the roadside not far from one of the security pondoks in our gated community. The yellow wagtail is a small, graceful, yellow and green ...

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Ospreys

An osprey seen at Kuala Baram Wetlands

Ospreys, also called fish hawk, are large raptors reaching more than 60 cm in length and 180 cm across the wings. They are a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey that live along seacoasts, lakes and waterways. They are brown on the upperparts and predominantly white on the underparts, with some white on their heads and distinctive black eye stripes that go down the ...

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When The MCO Is Over When The Pandemic Is Over

Respect Nature

When the MCO is over I will remain sober It ain’t cause for celebration We all still need to exercise caution.   When the MCO is over We must still remember That strict personal hygiene is still a must As well as social distancing and wearing of mask.   When the MCO is over I will head to the barber With hair ...

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Oriental Darters

An oriental darter at Kuala Baram Wetlands

The Oriental darter or Indian darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a cormorant-like waterbird with a long, slender, snakelike neck, and a straight, pointed bill. It can be found in tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. With its body submerged in water, it hunts for fish, darting its neck to impale the fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before ...

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Oriental White-Eye

Oriental white-eye

The oriental white-eye (灰腹绣眼鸟) is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. Known as Kelicap Kacamata Biasa in Malay, they are easily identified by the distinctive white eye-ring and overall yellowish upper parts. It is a resident breeder in open woodland in tropical Asia east from India to China and Indonesia. This bird is small (about 8–11 cm long) with yellowish olive upper ...

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A Tribute To The Front-Liners

Tribute to front-liners

They are on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus They put their lives on the line to protect us No they don’t wear superhero capes But they will do whatever it takes.   These front-liners are like brave soldiers in a war They work so that we can stay safe within our house’s walls They may feel overwhelmed as the pandemic spreads Rendering ...

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Black- Winged Kites Aka Black-Shouldered Kites

A real beauty!

The black-winged kite is an elegant, streamlined white, grey and black raptor with owl-like forward facing eyes. Also known as the black-shouldered kite, it has large eyes with blackish eye-patch, black bill and yellow legs and feet. Once quite scarce in Borneo, it is now a common lowland resident throughout Borneo. It is the only kite that hovers like a kestrel. ...

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Across a Hundred Mountains by Reyna Grande

Across a Hundred Mountains by Reyna Grande

Across a Hundred Mountains by Reyna Grande is an easy-to-read, heart-wrenching, poignant story of Mexican poverty, illegal migration, loss, and discovery. The author, who came to the United States when she was nine, gives an insight into the controversial issue of Mexican migration in pursuit of a better life despite the perils and dangers. Across a Hundred Mountains is told in ...

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Turn To Social Media For Some Comic Relief

Working from home

Coronavirus has caused worldwide pandemonium, leading to panic, stress and anxiety. Here in Malaysia, the Movement Control Order has forced us to adapt to a new way of life, making us stay at home. Amidst all the panic and anxiety, social media has been providing comic relief to help us cope better. People getting restless and stressed after being confined to their homes have ...

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