mental health of seniors
He manages to find dignity in the "unpoetic" aspect of ageing - the aches, the forgetfulness and the smells reframing tghem as the necessary landscape of a life fully lived.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6059. Senior health
6058. half-boiled eggs at Toast Box
Toast Box
SINGAPORE - 26 MAY 2026: 2.42am. At Toast Box cafe, a pair of half-boiled eggs typically costs S$2.20.However, it is usually more economical to order them as part of a breakfast set, which includes the eggs, tea or coffee beverage and a toast. Pricing breakdown: 2 half-boiled eggs sells for about S$2.20. The traditional Toast Set (Eggs + Toast + Drink) sells from S$6.40 to S$7.40 depending on the cafe location and exact set chosen.
At Toast Box in Singapore, a pair of a la carte half-boiled eggs typically costs S$2.20. [1]
However, it is usually more economical to order them as part of a breakfast set, which includes the eggs, your choice of beverage, and a toast. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Pricing breakdown:
- A la carte (2 eggs): ~S$2.20
- Traditional Toast Set (Eggs + Toast + Drink): ~S$6.40 to S$7.40 depending on the location and exact set chosen
6057. Eurasian Tree Sparrow
INDONESIA - 15 MAY 2023: An opportunistic Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) eats the leftover fruits on a plate from the breakfast of a diner who has vacated the table in the Bintan Residence hotel in Bintan Island.
CHINA - 24 OCT 2024: 11.40am. Wildlife. An Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perches on the entrance gate of the Huang Xiang Memorial in Yunmeng County. It was part of the flock present.
SINGAPORE - 5 FEB 2024: 1.16pm. A plump Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) feeds on the stalk of the plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea) grown in Gardens by the Bay.
SINGAPORE - 11 FEB 2026: 9am. The adult Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) has a rich chestnut crown and nape, a black beak and a black patch on each pure white cheek. The sexes are similarly plumaged and young birds are a duller version of the adult.
SINGAPORE - 27 MAY 2026: 9am. An Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is spotted in Lentor Road Park. It is a small sparrow with a length of 14cm with a rich chestnut-coloured crown and nape and a prominent black patch on each white cheek. It feeds on seeds and insects. The male and female are similar.
11 May 2026. Juvenile Eurasian Tree Sparrow has yellow
If you are seeing a Eurasian Tree Sparrow with a bright yellow beak, it is highly likely a juvenile or fledgling. [1]
The yellow coloration serves distinct purposes during a sparrow's life cycle:
- Baby Gape (Feeding Target): Nestlings and fledglings have bright yellow corners on their beaks known as "gape flanges". This acts as a highly visible, contrasting target for parent birds to drop food into while the chick is in the nest.
- Maturation: As juvenile sparrows mature and learn to forage independently, this bright yellow pigment fades, and the beak transitions to its adult color.
Adult Beak Changes
- Summer: Their beaks typically turn a lead-blue or greyish-blue color.
- Winter: The beaks transition back to almost solid black. [1]
To confirm whether the bird you are spotting is a local juvenile or an adult undergoing seasonal color shifts, check its overall plumage. Juveniles appear fluffier, with duller colors, faded head markings, and often a pale yellow stripe behind their eyes.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
6056. Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity Mall
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, ISO 1600
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6055. Chocolate Pansy
SINGAPORE: 26 MAY 2026: 8.20am. The Chocolate Pansy (Junonia hedonia) is spotted in Lentor Road Park. It is reddish-brown in colour but appears orange under sunlight. Its damaged or tattered wings are due to interactions with the environment or predators. It prefers to spread its wings to bask in the sun.
Canon R5, 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, iso 2000
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6054. Photography tips. Use f/16
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
Canon R5, 90mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, iso 5000. AV mode. Use f/16 to get depth of view.
SINGAPORE - 25 MAY 2026: 1.27pm. Sephora Plaza Singapura is a retail chain with a selection of upmarket makeup, perfumes, beauty and skincare products.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6053: A greenish Oriental Garden Lizard. AV mode. f/8
Greenish Oriental Garden Lizard. Young adult on tree trunk.
#wildlife #singapore #lizard #park banyan villas park #lentor
25 May 2026. 11.08am
Canon R5, 300mm, 1/320 sec, f/8, iso 2500. AV mode.
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#wildlife #singapore #lizard #park banyan villas park #lentor
25 May 2026. 11.08am
Canon R5, 130mm, 1/160 sec, f/8, iso 1000. AV mode.
6052. Tsui Wah Cathay
Tsui Wah 翠華 @ The Cathay - Opens 5th Outlet at Singapore's Iconic Landmark with New Exclusive Dishes and Drinks in May 2025
Tsui Wah is said to be an authentic Hong Kong cha chaan teng. It is renowned for its home-style cafe food including porcelain cups of tea and coffee and condensed milk buns.
Its fifth outlet in Singapore was opened at the revamped The Cathay in May 2025 with stylish interiors.
FOOD ORDERED FOR TWO IN THIS VIDEO:
1. Condensed milk bun.
2. Pork chop bun.
3. Condensed milk tea.
4. Barley lemon
$29.50
The Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk No visit to Tsui Wah feels complete without this classic. At $4.20, the Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk is simple comfort food. Its crispy, buttery, and lightly sweet. Just be sure to eat it while it's hot, or the bun gets a bit tough when cold.
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