2008年8月29日星期五

Dang Bang Trien s' E mail


In Truong My , Dang Bang Trien , Ha My Hac 08-2008 Australia



殷長霞, 鄧鵬展, 何美鶴 攝於 澳洲雪梨

Hi folks,

Could you remember every one in these photos?

Also, if you could spare a few minutes, may I invite you to have a look at some photos I took in Hoi An. It's an amazing city - from its well preserved artefacts and cultural heritage, we can see how the first generations of immigrants (including our ancestors) in VN fared. Struggles of those first generations of immigrants anywhere in the world are inspiring. Walking in the streets of Hoi An, somehow I relived my early years of being a refugee, I also felt I understand our Chinese ancestors a bit more.

It is obvious there were quite a number of Chinese scholars among those early settlers in Hoi An. I saw this "lien" and they stuck in my mind, even though I couldn't take a good photo of them.
天下事无难无易, 有志竟成
君子心能屈能伸, 随机应变


The photos are on www.flickr.com/tbd_photo

Take care.

Trevor Trien Bang Dang



Phi said
貼上了很多鄧鵬展的e mail , 但從來都沒有寫我的感想
其實在我們女生的印象中, 他是個勤奮好學的同學, 數學尤其頂呱呱,沒想到他英文亦寫得一流
當天寄資料去博愛網誌上曾稱讚過他, 將資料搬回自己的Blog沒再提起.


有此一說, 是因他每來email都認為他讀書時開罪了我們女生.

還有另外一位同學何秀娟寫英文亦是情文並茂的, 可惜email 因電腦故障消失了, 不能貼在blog上.

2008年8月24日星期日

2008年8月24日北京奧運閉幕












郭乃雄 said...
京奧終於曲終人散了,正如一名很有見地的大陸網友說的,閉幕式看不到張藝謀的影子,這就成功了!此話說得對極了,事前我的確擔心閉幕式又搬出大紅燈籠高高掛的中國鮮紅,或滿城盡帶黃金甲的宮庭排場,老是要把一個國際體育活動硬變成一部張藝謀商業電影。幸好閉幕沒出現這種狹隘文化思維,張藝謀的金雕玉砌手法消失了(當然幕後掌舵還是老謀子),代之是嘉年華式的節日狂歡,英國紅色巴士出場,搖滾樂演員的自由隨意表演,雖有些凌亂,但不做作,勝在自然,西班牙的多明哥和宋祖英合唱,也體現了東西方的國際組合及友誼。還有記憶之塔的攀登,設計帶有外星科幻及童真趣味,有著未來再創高峰之含意,這才是回歸奧運的世界融合精神。閉幕式的氣勢雖不如開幕,但我看得舒服,因為裡面不再有中國人的老王賣瓜,自讚自誇之民粹訴求,它反映了世界大同的百年理想,值得一讚。劉翔錯過跨欄比賽,下次可再來,不打緊。然而,何時又輪到中國領導人的跨欄比賽登場呢?他們如何帶領中國跨越民主人權改革的障礙,才是世界最精彩的跨欄競賽,而且全世界,全人類都在看!
August 26, 2008 3:44 AM

轉貼自郭乃雄網誌


印象派名畫













龐生美術堂教過的印象派,野獸派 不知有多少人記得? 我也只是約略有些微印象.


來到法國, 很多時候都會去参觀到那些印象派大師作畫地點.

三月時是VAN GOGH 畫 的Auvers 教堂.

八月又來到Paul GauGuin 畫Le Christ jaune ( 黃色基督) 的Tremalo 教堂.





Vietnam 's pictures




























All the pictures are from the following : Nha Trang, Pham Thiet, Ha Noi, Cu Chi tunnels, Sand dunes, former presidents palace, and Ha Long Bay.


Send by Ha Duong My

2008年8月16日星期六

鄧鵬展 2008 年回越南拍的照片


Datlat, Saigon and Bac-Ai (where we used to build our dreams)

Dear friendsIf you have a few spare minutes and in the mood for nostalgia, I would like to invite you to take a look at some of the photos I shot in Saigon and Dalat.The link is
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbd_photo/

Take caretdTrien Dang

葉家楓 Email

Hi guys:
This certainly is my favorite comment on our Bac AI photos. Some how, I was drawn to the photos of the central staircases.I now remember these are 2 grand staircases that we always ran & hopped up-down everyday. This photo explain where the staircase in my endless dreams came from ( I almost forgot its original source). Thanks Trien for taking this unsentimental, realistic photos of the wooden staircases that were so much part of our daily existence then.After seeing these photos, I could almost see us walking, talking, in our uniforms....right there in my mind.My favorite place is still the "giving" old Bo De tree. I love that tree....still full of life, amazing. Only the orignial woods & tiles (man-made stuffs) are broken in these photos.
Trien said:"Is it nice? Those who walked on this flight of stairs have changed so muchyet these steps remain the same as if they had been waiting for a reunion from day 1.Oh yesnotice its first two steps being made of stones? "
Thanks Trien for awaken such wonderful memories, Phong

2008年8月11日星期一

傅三川的 email

中國的另一面金牌
這是個亢奮激昂的日子,也是個需要冷靜沉思的日子,
  這是個顧盼自豪的日子,也是個需要謙卑審慎的日子,
  這是個全速邁進的日子,也是個需要潛心回望的日子。
  二○○八年八月八日,中國北京舉辦了最盛大的奧林匹克運動會。在中西文化漫長的碰擊中,象徵人類走向多元共榮。和平競賽的火炬,在鳥巢主場館燃點起照徹歷史的光芒,是中國人的光輝,也是全人類的光輝。
  百多年來,一個擁有最多人口的古老國家,長期游離於以西方強邦所領導的世界體系之外。她曾經飽受外國的欺凌,她曾經昏饋無能地失去管治的能力,不斷地內鬥鬩牆,自我破壞。今日她能夠在世界的舞台中央站起來,告訴全世界一個嶄新的中國故事。
  中國的崛起,無疑令人有些震驚、憂慮,恐怕世界的秩序從此改寫,權力的支配從此轉移。除了龐大的市場與生產力外,在原有的世界體系外,一股強大的力量正在形成。既是挑戰,也可以是莫大的貢獻。
  ○八北京奧運,正是中國向全世界展示和平崛起與文化共融的偉大場景。六四年東京奧運、八八年漢城奧運,成為日本與南韓兩個亞洲國家發展的分水嶺,走出歷史的陰霾,走向開放、民主與現代化。除了體制的改革外,民族自信心的喚醒更為重要。日、韓順利走過了,中國可以嗎?
  無可否認,開放改革三十年,國家在經濟發展上取得巨大成就,近年的增長率更令全球投以艷羡與妒嫉的目光。但不要忘記,今日中國仍然人口多,底子薄,人均財富與人民需求仍存在很大的差距。在經濟成果之外,還有很多未及之處。
  在這條民族復興的大路上,中國仍面對從傳統走向現代,從封閉走向開放,從權力走向民主的種種難題。很多事情是如此的根深蒂固,很多腦袋依舊冥頑不靈,很多地方還待發展改善,不可能在一夜之間,一年之內,中國就可以改變了。
  奧運是歷史的契機,一個讓中國大開中門,迎向世界的契機。門開了,就不可再關。讓北京的天色常藍,碧水常綠,讓和平、友愛、快樂的陽光,照進這個東方古老國家最深沉的肌理。中國人站起來,不必靠政治口號,乃來自民族的覺醒與自信。
  百多年前當強勁的西風,吹向積弱昏庸的晚清王朝。當時具備基督徒與知識分子身分的王韜就說過:「要有接受西方影響,但不受西方控制的文化自覺。」哲人的睿智,今日仍在歷史的長廊中,激盪出最沉實的迴響。
  每當國歌奏起,國旗冉升的一刻,每一個中國人自會為領獎台上的健兒,神氣感動,顧盼自豪。廿一世紀的中國,所要追求的金牌,不單在運動場上,更在世人心中的評價與影響力。最好的奧運不在鳥巢與水立方,而在國民心態,尊重不同的文化價值,理解他人的思想習慣,學習不同的優點與長處,有泱泱大國的國民風範,更有世界公民的責任與承擔。時代論壇

2008年8月8日星期五

2008 年 8 月 8日 JO 北京
















黄琼珍老師 2005 年

右邊的黄琼珍老師是教7A1&7A2國文
我們7A4班她只教地理

左邊及中间两位是高我們两屆的学長



阮金鳳老師新照片 2008 年



照片上有Co Tuyen , Thay Phung (阮金鳳老師), Thay Luu (馮文流老師)

他們都在法國巴黎

Co Tuyen 在7A4 教我們Cong Dan (越文公民)

Thay Luu 在7A4 教我們Dia Ly ; Lich Su

Thay Phung 從沒教過我們這一屆,只是教務主任

沒有與他們联絡, 因在7A4時我一句越文也不懂聽, 每学期都是敬陪末座的,他們沒可能記得我,

1974 年舊照片

1975年离開時,很多同学的学生相我都有帶走,大部分都還在舊屋的地下室, 只有這幾張是另外貼開的.

趁著假期整理一下Blog
張貼幾篇同学的e mail

朋友

朋友朋友呀
再相见今天举杯忆往年
说到童年天真态反覆倾谈没厌倦
朋友呀乐相见壮志如虹
忆往年不知凄酸不知怨不管苦困或饱暖
朋友呀又相见说到目前多怨言世态炎凉多感慨几许心愿没兑现
朋友呀渐疏远好比沧海一只船多少凄酸多少怨当初想法尽改变
朋友呀莫嗟怨一生几许苦与甜艰苦辛苦总不免守开乌云月再现
朋友呀愿相勉好比兵卒拚向前暖暖艳阳天空照清风吹去愁和怨知心友愿想勉

凌兆威 e mail

Hi , folks :

今天是我步入孔子所謂五十而知天命的年齡 . 知天命究竞是何解呢 ? 是否就如于丹 (就是那个在大陸央视上因講論语和莊子而走红的于丹)所说 : "“知天命”在我的理解是人生智慧选择后的笑对,是人不去较劲了,就是不去明知不可为而为之....知天命是心里已经不较劲了,一个人的心态决定他的状态,如果你看到一个人状态是局促的、紧张的、抱憾的,他的心中肯定打了个结....知天命比“不惑”更高一个层次,“不惑”是从一种动态中逐渐地稳定下来趋于静态,“知天命”是从静态的死结上发散开来重新获得心灵的自由。....“知天命”应当是一种从容、旷达,无论遇到什么样的事情,你都能坦然地接受下来.... "
相信你们都己步入知天命的年齡 , 又都有大智慧 , 你们的理解又是如何呢 ?請

Oai

葉家楓 email

Recently, I came across an article to share with you my friends.......
on the Journal of Chinese Medicine No. 78 June 2005 by Peter Deadman title
"How to be healthy: Traditional Chinese Health Preservation teachings and modern research":

http://www.jcm.co.UK

It said:
"a treasured friendship can replace regret and hatred and heal the old wounds of the mind. Such a friendship can provide sincere help, consolation and encouragement. These can be magic weapons for elimination of grief and anxiety. When your life is free from anxiety and grief, you will find food tasty, sleep restful and recreation enjoyable".

Feeling happy had virtually immediate effects on the immune system. Within 20 minutes of happy thoughts being experienced, the amount of antibody immunoglobulin (SIgA) found in the saliva doubles.



My childhood pals, do you ever wondering why our crudely grilled foods we made at our adventure camping in Bien Hoa tasted so so good?! Even our Bo bia snacks at the food stands were so yummy in those high school years?

Now we know of the secret: not of the culinary technique but of the carefree friendship+SIgA.

Gia-Phong


PS: It also said:

-Sleep deprivation can also weaken the immune systems and impair the production of leptin which controls appetite, thus contributing to obesity and diabetes.
-A study of over 1.1 millions men and women age 30-103 in America, those who slept an average of 7 hrs every night had the best survival rate.
-Those who regularly slept >10hrs/night had a 30%-40% higher mortality than did 7 hrs/night people. (Surprise?!)
-Those who slept >8hrs or <4hrs per night had a 15% increase in overal mortality compared to those who slept 7hrs/night. (I guess my 5 hrs. / night habit is definitely not a good way in getting extra /workable hours per day)

Now, when we combine good food and good sleep like Trien did in Bai Ai, that is a good way to healthy aging:

But when I was a student, I couldn't sleep very easily at night. I still remember vividly how I usually got in bed and went through every dish sold in front of our school.....

鄧鵬展 email

My dear friends,
Have you ever wondered why some songs simply stick to your mind, no matter how old they are, how rarely you have actually heard of them again, and how silly or childish they are in some cases. According to the latest research by a group of Nobel-prize winning scientists, these songs serve a pivotal role in the homosapiens' surviving instinct and well being. Every now and again, these songs randomly surface in your memory:
(1)To keep you amused for the rest of an otherwise-boring-day, by the simple fact why you suddenly recall that particular melody. This helps to keep your mind active and avoid acquiring Alzheimer's disease.
(2)To confirm the existence of happiness in life by reflashing those moments when you enjoyed these songs with your fellow homosapiens in possibly some warm and fuzzy caves, hence supplying a psychological stimulant much needed for a long day hunting in the jungle.
(3)To remind that you did have common memories with some fellow homosapiens on this planet, thereby providing a sense of reassurance which in turn increases the level of Beullshid hormone to prevent skin cancer.
Now, here are some songs that we must have had heard/learnt/enjoyed together. Please tell me more if you remember anything about them:
I came from Alabama with my banjo on my knee… (sir Tran Thuan)
Chinese version of The More We Get Together (Sir Bang) 淡淡的三月天… (Sir Bang)
Sunday morning, up with lark … (Remember when you heard this song first?)
Nắng chia nửa bãi chiều rồi... Vườn hoang trinh nữ xếp đôi lá rầu… (Thay Chi)
Goodbye to you my trusted friend…
Cheers tbdang

2008年8月7日星期四

感慨

Phi said :
因為年邁母親的事, 不禁想起以前初中與高中時讀的國文, 這數篇文章都是考試時要背熟的, 你們有多少人記得?

我記性很好, 但卻是個大路痴, 東南西北從來分不清, 就算印好地圖亦每次都迷路, 我先生及孩子都不肯讓我帶路, 十次有十次帶他們轉大圈.

2008年8月4日星期一

陶渊明 桃花源記


陶渊明(南北朝) 武陵人,捕鱼为业,缘溪行,忘路之远近。忽逢桃花林,夹岸数百步,中无杂树,芳草鲜美,落英缤纷,渔人甚异之;复前行,欲穷其林。林尽水源,便得一山,山有良田美池桑竹之属,阡陌交通,鸡犬相闻。其中往来种作,男女衣著,悉如外人;黄发垂髫,并怡然自乐。见渔人,乃大惊,问所从来,具答之,便要还家,设洒杀鸡作食,村中闻有此人,咸来问讯。自云先世避秦时乱,率妻子邑人,来此绝境,不复出焉;遂与外人间隔。问今是何世,乃不知有汉,无论魏、晋。此人一一为具言所闻,皆叹惋。余人各复延至其家,皆出洒食。停数日辞去,此中人语云:“不足为外人道也!”既出,得其船,便扶向路,处处志之。及郡下,诣太守说此。太守即遣人随其往,寻向所志,遂迷不复得路南阳刘子骥,高士也,闻之,欣然规往,未果,寻病终。后遂无问津者。

周敦頤 愛蓮說






周敦頤 愛蓮說
予獨愛蓮之出淤泥而不染,濯清漣而不妖,中通外直,不蔓不枝,香遠益清,亭亭淨植,可遠觀而不可褻玩焉。
 

白居易 《燕詩示刘叟 》


初中一讀過的詩

白居易 《燕詩示刘叟 》
樑 上 有 双 燕 , 翩 翩 雄 与 雌 。
銜 泥 兩 椽 間 , 一 巢 生 四 儿 。
四 儿 日 夜 長 , 索 食 声 孜 孜 。
青 虫 不 易 捕 , 黃 口 无 飽 期 。
嘴 爪 虽 欲 敝 , 心 力 不 知 疲 。
須 臾 十 來 往 , 猶 恐 巢 中 饥 。
辛 勤 三 十 日 , 母 瘦 雛 漸 肥 。
喃 喃 教 言 語 , 一 一 刷 羽 衣 。
一 旦 羽 翼 成 , 引 上 庭 樹 枝 。
舉 翅 不 回 顧 , 隨 風 四 散 飛 。
雌 雄 空 中 鳴 , 聲 尽 呼 不 归 。
卻 入 空 巢 里 , 啁 啾 终 夜 悲 。
燕 燕 尔 勿 悲 , 尔 当 反 自 思 。
思 尔 為 雛 日 , 高 飛 背 母 时 。
当 时 父 母 念 , 今 日 尔 应 知 。

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