MERDEKA

Merdeka day is just around the corner. I received an email from a friend who loves sending radical info and this is another - that we should all wear black! He's not terribly fashionable, so blacks not his fashion colour - like it is for many, many because you can't go wrong with Black. So, friend, black's not a mourning colour for me, and if you should wear black on Merdeka Day your friends might think you're getting fashionable, and that's not bad brudder!

Yesterday I was chatting with Victor Chin who has an exhibition with his friends Peter & wife Yuan, titled EXISTS documenting the passing of their beloved mothers. Iasked him is there an audience, because it's a one of its kind exhibition, and he said with a smile - it does not matter Faridah he said - there have been stories in Sin Chew and Metro Central, and they are happy. Some friends have come, and klpac has given him an extension till Sept. 15. So we talked further and I asked if he would put up an exhibition on animals? Again the smile came on and said, 'you know Faridah, there's a perfect person for this - TV Smith - remember the Dogs of Pulau Ketam, well he took tons of pictures - to cut a long chat short I was on the phone to TV Smith and chatted for a long time, using Victor's handphone (sorry Victor) so, The DOGS of PULAU KETAM exhibition will grace the space sometime this year! I love this life, it opens doors to so many wonderful people and things one can do. So, if you read this and is an animal lover, keep a look out for more news. Yes, we'll collect money and give to animal carers who do not kill off our furry friends. You know what, if someone has an acre or half of that and willing to part for an animal shelter, let me know. Many animal lovers will say a prayer for you.

At klpac, HAMELET was picked up by Helena and has spent 2 days with us. We are hoping he'll find a home soon.

Selamat Hari Merdeka friends. Let's love this country!