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A Woman Who Needs Just One Name
Delve into the extraordinary legacy of Zaha Hadid, the visionary architect who transformed the landscape of modern architecture. Discover her inspiring journey and explore the iconic designs that defy convention and push boundaries.

Andrea Lee
Apr 257 min read


Rugby SuperMoms Help Support the Coach
Andrea McKenna Brankin opens up about the incredible impact of the SuperMoms of her daughter's rugby team, as they rally around her as a friend and coach, and foster a nurturing community.

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Apr 253 min read


Snake Charmed: A Life of Adaptations
The symbol of the snake can represent both renewal and fear. Andrea Lee explores how its nuanced meaning can be applied to our own lives ...

Andrea Lee
Feb 176 min read


Saggy Heart
“Saggy Heart” is about despair and grief, love and hope. A mother feels helpless when her adult child is in a life and death crisis. ...

Rhonda Bernstein
Feb 142 min read


Fresh Starts: Exciting New Activities to Try in 2025
Looking to shake things up in 2025? This could be the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new ...

Stephanie Kolentsis
Feb 135 min read


AWA Book Review: Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum, trans. Shanna Tan (2024)
Mandakini Arora reviews Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop, a novel about renewal and healing. ...

Mandakini Arora
Feb 132 min read


The Journey in Finding the Magic in Misadventures
Travel with kids can be tough. Our family learned how to turn epic fails into vacation gold. Starting with our first disastrous holiday ...

Dulce Zamora
Feb 136 min read


Use Self Care to Slough Away What You Don't Need in 2025
Don't hate, just exfoliate in the Lunar New Year! Like a snake, slither out of your old skin --and problems-- from last year ...

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 103 min read


How the works of Victorian artist Louis Wain raised the social status of cats in the modern world
Lena Sharp’s review of Kathryn Hughes’ Catland takes us on a fascinating journey through the ‘social history’ of cats. ...

Lena Sharp
Feb 103 min read


Celebrations and Connections through Running
"Running is more than a sport—it’s a celebration of life, movement, and friendship." Keri Matwick reviews many runners' celebrations ...

Keri Matwick
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Group Spotlight: AWA Bridge Club
What is bridge? Is it social? Indeed, the AWA bridge club - is the place to play "the friendliest game in town!"

Suellen Lee
Nov 16, 20244 min read


The Mushroom Report
Inspired by her children's love for mushroom hunting, Andrea shares ways we can nurture our capacity for awe and wonder in our busy lives.

Andrea Lee
Nov 14, 20246 min read


Joy to the world! The glittering story of Christmas lights
A journey through the history of Christmas lights around the world, from Germany to the LED-lit shopping streets of London and Singapore.

Lena Sharp
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Connecting with the Holidays is Hard Sometimes
Adjusting expectations and seeking support can make depression during the holidays feel easier ...

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Battle Hymn of a Cub Mom
Forget social media cliches, Anna Liang shares the reality of being the mother of a toddler, which is rather like living on Animal Planet.

Anna Yao Liang
Nov 13, 20243 min read


AWA Book Review: The Light Between Us by Elaine Chiew (2024)
A work of historical fiction and time travel, Elaine Chew's The Light Between Us is an unusually sweet story of love across time in S'pore.

Mandakini Arora
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Connecting Through Culture: Celebrating Art, Literature, Film, and More in Singapore
Check out Stephanie Kolentsis' list of exciting events in Singapore for November and December 2024!

Stephanie Kolentsis
Nov 11, 20244 min read


AWA Book Review: Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux (2023)
Review of Paul Theroux's fictionalized novel inspired by the life George Orwell when he served in the police force in British-ruled Burma.

Mandakini Arora
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Robin's Joyful Pursuits
Interview with Robin Gardner about what inspired her to start Joyful Pursuits, a new group that aims to foster personal wellness journeys ..
AWA Editor
Sep 13, 20246 min read


Unpacking the Imposter Syndrome
Feeling intimidated or inadequate? You are not alone. Even successful people feel that way. Imposter Syndrome is a common phenomenon.

Dulce Zamora
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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