Grandpa 's Journey

  A Reflection for Grandpa Journey Recently, while browsing YouTube, I stumbled upon a video titled: “Retirees who live better and better spend their time in these places.” The message was simple but powerful. As we grow older, we slowly realize that retirement is not really about money, but about time . When we were younger, time was scarce and money was necessary. After retirement, the situation reverses: many of us finally have time — but we must decide wisely how to use it. The happiest retirees are not necessarily the richest ones. They are simply the ones who invest their time wisely . Here are a few places where I believe wise retirees spend their time. 1. Investing Time in Health The first and most important place is health . After seventy, health becomes our true wealth. That does not mean extreme workouts or complicated programs. Often, it simply means: walking regularly gentle stretching light sports maintaining a healthy diet sleeping well ...

  Because the report card never tells the whole story. From Playground Mischief to Police Superintendent A memory of Philip Chan Yan-kin (陈欣健), a spirited classmate whose life journey led from the Royal Hong Kong Police to the world of entertainment. The La Salle College playground was always lively during recess. Boys were running, shouting, and kicking balls across the dusty ground. Among them was a boy who was impossible not to notice—energetic, fearless, and a little mischievous. That boy was Philip Chan Yan-kin (陈欣健). Study was not exactly his favorite activity, but he was clever and bold. I still remember seeing him once in a heated scuffle with a Portuguese classmate in the playground. It was loud, dramatic, and over quickly—the kind of moment that made teachers rush over while the rest of us watched wide-eyed. Even then, you could sense that he had a strong personality and a sharp mind. Life later proved just how far that energy could go. From 1965 to 1976 , Chan ...

  This morning, Julie and I made our usual stop at Hillcrest Mall . While she enjoyed her walk, I sat with a warm cup of coffee, savoring the quiet and watching the world go by. There’s something almost magical about observing life in motion—the young, energetic, and the older folks moving forward at their own pace. Seniors, like me, are a common sight on weekdays. Some walk alone, lost in thought or counting steps on their watches. Others stroll in pairs or small groups, chatting and laughing. Everyone moves at their own rhythm, but all share the same goal: keep moving forward. On weekends, the mall transforms. Families arrive, children run and squeal with excitement, and the energy level rises dramatically. The same space, two very different rhythms of life. Many stores here are quiet, low on traffic, and struggling to compete with online shopping, e.g., Hudson Bay  permanently closed down already and Gap  not opened and display windows painted in black. But some busi...