The Origins of Memorial Day
Memorial Day conjures up images of burgers and beer and hanging out with family and friends. For some, it's the unofficial start of summer
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Melinda Murphy
May 33 min read
Why Americans Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Why is Cinco de Mayo bigger in the States than South of the Border?
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 314 min read
Super Bowl: Singapore Style
Just as the word "Christmas" conjures up certain images of brightly decorated trees and Santa, the phrase "Super Bowl" will set any...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 283 min read
Generosity
Our 88th George Washington Ball was last night. What an amazing time we had! The entertainment! The music! The dancing! It was all truly...
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Melinda Murphy
Aug 25, 20233 min read
It's (Almost) the Most Wonderful Time of Year
Nobody loves hanging with their kids more than me. Many of my friends send their kids to summer-long camps, but not me. Nope. I adore the...
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Melinda Murphy
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Good 'ol American Tunes for your Playlist
Looking to celebrate the 4th of July with some perfect tunes? Here are 25 great ones to get your play list started. 1. 'Born in the USA'...
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Melinda Murphy
Jun 12, 20233 min read
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. I can remember as a girl the...
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Melinda Murphy
May 1, 202310 min read
The Challenges of Repatriating
Moving home is far harder than moving overseas. You’ve changed and so have the people you left behind.
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Tina Datta & Vanessa Moore
Sep 13, 20225 min read
How Americans Can Vote from Singapore
We know that the right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and our identity as Americans, regardless of political affiliation. It is...
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Melinda Murphy
May 27, 20222 min read
Is US Independence Celebrated on the Wrong Date?
This year, the American Association of Singapore and Singapore American School are celebrating American Independence Day on July 2. Why?...
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Melinda Murphy
May 5, 20229 min read
The Art of Repatriating
It seems counterintuitive really. You’re moving home. You know what to expect there and you probably have friends and family there. Heck,...
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Melinda Murphy
Mar 25, 20224 min read
Helping Children Cope with News
The haunting images are hard to escape ... and impossible to forget. As adults, the news out of Ukraine is painful and hard to...
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Melinda Murphy
Mar 18, 20223 min read
Golf is Back!!!
After a two-year Covid delay, it was wonderful to be back on the course and continue the Ambassador's Cup golf tradition started back in...
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John S. Hamalian
Feb 25, 20222 min read
The Ambassador in All of Us
I was making my way through the perpetually bustling Shanghai Metro subway system when I spotted an elderly woman struggling to carry a...
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Sara Madera
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Tips on Leveling Up Remote Work
Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve all been working from home quite a while—and it seems likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Regardless...
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Richard Hartung
Feb 7, 20223 min read
Women Founders Achieve More, and Investors Miss Out
By Richard Hartung While only about six percent of startups in the United States have a female founder, and only about another 12% have a...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Year of the Tiger
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Beyond mainland China, Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Asian cultures around the world, including in Vietnam...
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Kevin Cox
Jan 24, 20226 min read
Throw, Scream, Eat: The Low Down on Lo Hei
By Kevin F. Cox, Culinary Explorer I recently spent nearly five years in Singapore writing about countless things to see and do. With the...
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Richard Hartung
Jan 5, 20224 min read
Beyond Resolutions: Find Your Purpose
As we enter 2022, it’s helpful to take some time to decide on our purpose - for our life, not just for the year. Then, setting meaningful...
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Melinda Murphy
Jan 1, 20224 min read
New Year's Eve Traditions Around the World
There are all sorts of funny traditions surrounding New Year's Eve, each usually designed to ensure good luck in the year ahead. Which is...
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