Photos of Penang, Malaysia

Penang street art - boy on chair

Penang is a Malaysian state famous for George Town's street food, UNESCO heritage, and vibrant street art. It consists of Penang Island and the mainland portion Seberang Perai - connected together by two traffic bridges.

Rocco, the Roan Lagotto Romagnolo

Grey/Silver Roan Lagotto Romagnolo named Rocco

Snippets of the life of Rocco the Roan Lagotto Romagnolo. The Italian Water Retriever who loves cuddles, sunbathing, and sprinklers.

Black and Blue - Veronica Gorrie (Book Summary)

Black and Blue book cover

This is a limited summary of the book "Black and Blue" by Veronica Gorrie, published in 2021. Veronica worked for a decade in the Queensland Police, from 2001. The first half of her memoir talks about her life growing up ('Black'), then the second half talks about her experiences working in the Queensland Police ('Blue'). Veronica's capabilities as an outstanding storyteller make this book a good read.

The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting (16:8 and 18:6)

Empty plate on table with cutlery and an empty glass. Image courtesy of Engin Akyurt.

There are many health benefits to intermittent fasting. The type discussed in this article is the 16:8 and 18:6 styles of intermittent fasting. Benefits range from better gut health and disease prevention, to slowing down the aging process.