I have very vivid memories of this program about storyteller. He had a distinct voice and I remember watching the program as a child and singing along. Just yesterday I decided to go search for the song and found it on youtube (Of Course). I’d like to share it here. The lyrics go: I’m a storyteller, and my stories must … Read More
Doing it right the first time
As a mantra, it is one of those statements that are meant for the best and meant to inspire. However, The problem is, it is not always applicable. Doing it right the first time, could also be translated as , doing it the way it has always been done, the tried and tested way. Sure, If one were manufacturing parachutes, … Read More
Social Media and the Language of culture
I have long said that the social Media landscape will eventually diverge.The East West divide will reassert itself and in doing so, create a new ‘normal’. One of the reasons is that of language. Most western languages are phonetic, and meaning is derived from sounds and how they relate. Mandarin however, and most older languages and their derivatives are pictographic … Read More