Neurological damage, whether stemming from hereditary factors, accidents, bacterial infections, or stress, can profoundly affect the quality of life. A few years ago, I assisted with the Hospital’s charity work, I encountered several children with cerebral palsy. Sadly, many of these children in China were abandoned. Their disabilities hindered their ability to walk and speak.
A middle-aged man living in a village decided to adopt a young girl with cerebral palsy. His story particularly moved me. Despite being unmarried, he has dedicated over a decade to caring for her. However, as she entered her teenage years, the man also grew older. The challenges of daily care—such as bathing and using the toilet—have become increasingly difficult.
I witnessed the girl undergo various surgical and physiotherapy treatments over the years. Unfortunately, I did not perceive these as significant improvements. She has a strong mind and remained optimistic each time I saw her. Initially, I believed these treatments alleviate some complications of cerebral palsy. However, these treatments cannot repair the underlying brain damage.
My point of view shifted slightly after watching the Netflix movie “Lucca’s World.” It introduced me to a machine called Cytotron. This machine claims to treat cancer and neurological disorders without the side effects commonly associated with drugs. Developed by a scientist in India, this technology seems almost unbelievable. The machine encourages tissue regeneration. This explains why Lucca’s neural connections multiplied after a series of Cytotron therapies. These connections are crucial for limb movement, cognitive growth, and language development.
Yet, I found myself questioning: Is it too good to be true? Can treatment be so precise that it targets only the damaged areas? What about the healthy tissues exposed to the Cytotron rays?
If the therapeutic benefits of this machine are as remarkable as suggested, it is indeed a divine gift. Many contemporary diseases, including strokes, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, depression, and anxiety, are linked to neurological health.
I was deeply moved by the sacrifices made by Lucca’s parents. This journey marks a pivotal moment in their lives, allowing them to pursue their beliefs and hopes. The love within their family is palpable. I sincerely hope it inspires hope in others facing cancer and neurological challenges.
今天，看完Anne Hathaway的The Idea of You， 無論社會如何開放，姐弟戀都仍然難以被人接受，男年長，女年輕，看在別人眼中還可以接受，但身份對掉，便好像有點不順眼，我也受到這個框架影響，曾感到不太自在，儘使這個差距只是微不足道，故此我要向法國總裁致敬，我也為奇洛李維斯的戀情高興。
Prince Charles sought to mend his relationship with William following Diana’s passing William. He could sense his son’s unspoken anger and immense sadness, recognising that without addressing these emotions, genuine communication between them would be impossible.
When William confronted his father, he held Charles responsible for failing to protect his beloved mother from the paparazzi and the fatal car crash. In reality, William was weary of the constant “protection” himself. Would life be fun without constant surveillance, especially at parties?
The weight of his future role as king had never felt as heavy as it did when he walked behind Diana’s coffin. He wanted to avoid the overwhelming attention that came with his position, a stark contrast to his mother’s ease in public despite her efforts to evade the paparazzi.
A candid conversation with his grandfather revealed William’s deep-seated fear of being constantly watched by the world, now that he had taken Diana’s place as the centre of attention. Despite his handsome appearance and regal stature, he struggled to embrace his role as the object of affection for countless young girls.
Charles, too, was grieving over Diana’s death, sharing in his son’s pain.
While at university, William found solace in the condolence letters he received from people. The memory of Diana’s warm smile continued to resonate with many, despite her imperfections.
Modern dating has changed all the old-school rules. When I meet someone during my travels, I cannot figure out where the relationship is heading. During my travels, I became confused about friends’ “chemistry” as chemistry may simply be a need for closeness and happiness.
Nowadays, with instant messaging tools, I have plenty of time to wait and see how the relationship develops. I am happy to let time decide.
Many say married couples have trouble during lockdowns. They interacted less with friends and colleagues but stayed in a confined environment. Stress was built up over time.
Imagine a young girl and an energetic man who start dating and decide to travel together on their third date from New York to Costa Rica. Both say yes to low-fare tickets. What a promotion! The plane was almost empty on its way to a holiday destination. It was March 2020, and everyone knew why the plane was empty.
The pair had plenty of fun in Costa Rica, but their return flight was postponed by the airline. They felt stuck in a hotel, so they moved to a B&B where they could enjoy cooking, swimming in a private pool, or relaxing on the beach. Unfortunately, their return flight was unforeseen due to the pandemic situation.
Their dates have become infinite. Both of them knew they should stick together until they reached home. Awkward feelings arose when the pair had to spend day and night together in an unfamiliar place. They used up all the topics they could discuss.
A month later, the pair decided to circle around Costa Rica and forgot about their bills during the road trip. The rental car was dragged diagonally into a bog. If no car passed by, they could have starved to death in the middle of nowhere. Luckily, it is a friendly country. The villagers pulled the car out of the bog with all their strength, regaining freedom.
Their adventure was documented by the guy’s social media stories, which caught the media’s attention. An online interview was followed by an interview, and the guy suddenly told the press that he was in a relationship with a girlfriend. It caused confusion as “the pair” were not a real couple. They spent happy times together. They let their guard down and lived like a couple. However, they never discussed their relationship.
A few days later, the flight was called off. The government arranged a chartered flight to pick up citizens back home. They felt it was a definite chance to get back to reality.
So, how was this relationship going to evolve? Yes, they continued dating and moved in together. A happy ending.
Interested? Enjoy popcorns and this Netflix movie with your loved ones.
這套Netflix的西葡小品Até Que a Vida Nos Separe （Until life do us apart）道盡多角色的愛情故事。女主角Vanessa於美術課堂上作人像模特兒，年青不羈的藝術系學生Vasco迷戀她，游說她派對及美國之旅。結果，這個足球派對全男班，俊朗而口才極佳的Vasco未能留住她； Vanessa反而愛上他的好友Daniel。Daniel猶如Vasco的相反照，就如平淡的海水，好好先生的形象，但沒給人太多驚喜。
現代人思想演變，對不同性取向和自我性別的界定，已採取較包容的態度，香港則沒有走得這麼前。十多年前，Hong Kong Magazine是不少熱愛西方文化的香港讀物，雜誌每星期出版一次，轉載了Dan Savage的情愛專欄。這欄目於不少國家也十分知名，內容吸引，作者也十分幽默。我精讀了許多年頭，對他給予同性或異性情侶關係和性需求的疑問可謂大開眼界。其實許多年前不少人要有多一點愛的需要，但不懂得如何探索。紀錄片訪問了Dan Savage 對單一愛情觀的看法。
I never found the Netflix movie touching, but when the song Only You played in an Italian movie “Ora era” (Still time), tears came to my eyes.”
It tells the story of a workaholic who is always on the go for work and chores in life. After his 40-year-old birthday celebration, he lost a whole year when he woke up the next day. It was his 41st birthday, and he was shocked.
His days leapt forward so fast that he missed the birth of his daughter, the first time she called her daddy. Every time he woke up the next day, a year passed. One day, he was devastated to learn about his best friend having cancer. He was afraid to lose this friend the next time he woke up. That was a hurtful feeling. Like one day he spent time talking to his dad, but the next moment, he found himself in an empty house. His father was gone. Luckily, his best friend was still around.
His relationship was a disaster, but he hated no longer living with his girlfriend and his daughter. He missed them so much.
This special version of “Only You” carries all the sadness of losing the one you really love. Work can take up energy and jeopardize a relationship.
The song brought out emotion in me. Maybe I feel sad about losing people I love – my parents, and the people I love.
I know this song by Alison Moyet has qualities that have captivated me for a long time, and because of this remastered version, I feel the lyrics more.
Songs sometimes help us express our feelings that are hard to express in words.
Looking from a window above, it’s like a story of love Can you hear me Came back only yesterday I’m moving further away Want you near me All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you
Sometimes when I think of her name When it’s only a game And I need you Listen to the words that you say It’s getting harder to stay When I see you
All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you
All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you
This is going to take a long time And I wonder what’s mine Can’t take no more
Wonder if you’ll understand It’s just the touch of your hand Behind a closed door All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you
experience today 