Before email there’s Postal Museum

“Daddy, when are you getting me a phone?” Pangzi asked expectantly, after turning 10. “Ermmm, never?” I answered carefully. Expectations could be a dangerous thing. “But all my classmates have one,” he protested. “They’re emailing one another!” That’s my cue. “We’re visiting the Postal Museum then. I’ll show you the proper way of writing and sending …

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What’s affordable at Affordable Art Fair?

“Daddy, what is affordable?” asked Pangzi. “Good question,” I reasoned. “These days nothing is really affordable.” “I mean, what is the meaning of affordable?” “Oh, that…” The concept of money is not something that comes easily to a six-year-old. A perfect place to learn is the Affordable Art Fair where he could see for himself. …

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