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What to Bring to Singapore from the US
Moving to Singapore and not sue what to bring and what to leave behind? Find out here!
Melinda Murphy
Apr 24, 20245 min read
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Repatriating: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Moving home should be easy, right? You came from there. You know the customs. You know the people. Heck, you may even be moving into your...
Melinda Murphy
Mar 19, 202412 min read
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Academy Awards: Fun Facts
My grandmother was a true lady, always perfectly dressed, often sporting pearls on an average Tuesday afternoon at the Piggly Wiggly. So...
Melinda Murphy
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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President's Day: Fun Facts about US Presidents
As we are heading into the Chinese New Year celebrations here in Singapore, back home in the US, friends and family are getting ready for...
Melinda Murphy
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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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...
Melinda Murphy
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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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'...
Melinda Murphy
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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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...
Melinda Murphy
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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The Challenges of Repatriating
Moving home is far harder than moving overseas. You’ve changed and so have the people you left behind.
Melinda Murphy
May 1, 202310 min read
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Thanksgiving in Singapore
“How many Thanksgivings do you celebrate?” my Singaporean friend asked. I kind of laughed at the question because, in the US, the answer...
Melinda Murphy
Nov 21, 20224 min read
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Where to Buy a Thanksgiving Turkey
Looking for a Thanksgiving turkey? We've got you covered whether you want to cook yourself or have it all done for you. Cold Storage Good...
Melinda Murphy
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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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...
Tina Datta & Vanessa Moore
Sep 13, 20225 min read
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What is Dixieland Jazz anyway?
This year, American Association of Singapore is hosting an old-fashioned Fourth of July complete with a Dixieland Jazz Band, the New...
Melinda Murphy
Jun 3, 20221 min read
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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,...
Melinda Murphy
May 5, 20229 min read
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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...
Melinda Murphy
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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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...
Melinda Murphy
Mar 18, 20223 min read
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Bridging the Political Divide
Life back home is complicated. People seem so angry and divided. So how then do you bridge the divide with family and friends who don’t...
Marc Servos
Mar 12, 20225 min read
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Rising Tide: Women Entrepreneurs
The rising tide of women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses: How they’re changing the world for womankind. By Faith Chanda “Studies...
Faith Chanda
Feb 11, 20224 min read
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So what's the deal with Route 66?
The Main Street of America. The Mother Road. Will Rogers Highway. All names for the iconic and beloved US Route 66. Route 66 is one of...
Melinda Murphy
Jun 6, 20216 min read
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