Winford Chang Mental health is a critical part of any individual’s well-being. Even though it’s important, many people hold a certain stigma over it. According to WHO (World Health Organization), one in four people will be affected by mental health or neurological …
Read More »Beyond the Canvas – Hey. Hello. Hi No.8
In the Sigg Collection exhibit in M+ Museum, one artwork by Duan Jianyu caught my eye immediately. Created in 2000, the artist invites the viewer to peek into an intimate scene as if through binoculars or facing mirrors. The drawn red curtains …
Read More »Timeless Melody: Sonata in C sharp minor, Op.27 no.2, Ludwig Van Beethoven (Moonlight Sonata)
As the first notes of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata wash over me, I’m transported to a world of shadows and silvery light. If you really feel it, it is a journey through the tumultuous landscape of a genius’s heart. In 1801, Ludwig van …
Read More »Hydration
Winford Chang Hydration is one of the most important aspects of health, yet it’s often overlooked. Maintaining good hydration is essential for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, nutrient transport, and organ function. This article explores the significant benefits of staying hydrated …
Read More »Timeless Melody: Sonatine
Sonatine, composed by French composer Maurice Ravel, is a piece of music that is absolutely worth your time to appreciate and explore. This piece of music, created over 100 years ago, from 1903 to 1905, is a representation of Ravel’s style that …
Read More »Timeless Melody: Well-Tempered Clavier No.15 in G major, BWV 860, J.S. Bach
Composed in two sets, dated 1722 and 1742, Well-Tempered Clavier is a testament to Bach’s genius. In the 48 pairs of preludes and fugues containing all 24 keys, Bach endows every key with a distinct character and mood through his own tuning, …
Read More »Secrets of Wine Bottles
From the fertile valleys along the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers to the undulating hills of the Mediterranean, the grapevine has been revered for its biological alchemy in transforming humble fruit into an exalted libation. Take a look at any culture from all …
Read More »