Wild Postcards

Lyan was very excited to have been able to visit the birthplace (now a museum) of P. Ramlee (1929-1973), an actor, director, and singer/songwriter, and an entertainment icon in Malaysia. I can’t help but notice that she selected this very dashing, shirtless portrait of Ramlee, when there were no doubt other options — say, Ramlee (seen with his guitar) in one of his comedic roles:

The stamps denote the “1Malaysia” initiative. Malaysia is a very diverse culture, comprised of native Malay and other indigenous peoples, as well as ethnic Tamils and other Indians, Chinese, Vietnamese, and many more groups. 1Malaysia recognizes this diversity, but encourages unity by celebrating the unique Malaysian culture.

Lyan was very excited to have been able to visit the birthplace (now a museum) of P. Ramlee (1929-1973), an actor, director, and singer/songwriter, and an entertainment icon in Malaysia. I can’t help but notice that she selected this very dashing, shirtless portrait of Ramlee, when there were no doubt other options — say, Ramlee [...]

“Slowly and with deliberation, the watchmaker practices his gentle craft and tames the tyrant of the modern era.”  This is a striking view (if you’ll pardon the rather esoteric pun) from Malaysia, courtesy of Lyan, who’s feeling imajicated.  She says, “This photo looks rather vintage to me… I only saw antique clocks like these in my grandma’s house.”  Lyan is still pretty young, and she doesn’t understand is that old dudes like me and the watchmaker are perfectly content to keep doing what we do, and eventually become part of our collections.  Also, the door and the spray-painted address number are a dead giveaway that this watchmaker works in a modern industrial district, and these aspects make the photo all the more an important commentary on modern life.

I do have a quibble with the stamp she used, showing traditional Malay costumes.  The costumes cover up the women and expose the men, while everybody knows you’re supposed to do the exact opposite.  Am I right, people?

“Slowly and with deliberation, the watchmaker practices his gentle craft and tames the tyrant of the modern era.”  This is a striking view (if you’ll pardon the rather esoteric pun) from Malaysia, courtesy of Lyan, who’s feeling imajicated.  She says, “This photo looks rather vintage to me… I only saw antique clocks like these in [...]

“Glowing radiantly in the twilight sky, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is a shining symbol of Malaysia’s national capitol.” I received this card in yesterday’s mail from Lay Hoon, who has her own very nice Travel Postcard blog.

On her own blog, she wrote about this card and these towers, which are also known as KLCC: “…(L)ocated in the heart of the capital city, the crown of the Kuala Lumpur contains a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling park and an upmarket shopping complex.” They sound similar to some Twin Towers of my own previous acquaintance; I will be sending a card of our own towers to Lay in tomorrow’s post. Her card took 19 days to reach me; I imagine that the return trip will be about as long.

To me, she writes: “I find that your website is like a treasure hunt for me. It seems lots of valuable treasure inside.” High praise from a fellow collector; thank you. And thanks for my first card from Malaysia!

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“Glowing radiantly in the twilight sky, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is a shining symbol of Malaysia’s national capitol.” I received this card in yesterday’s mail from Lay Hoon, who has her own very nice Travel Postcard blog. On her own blog, she wrote about this card and these towers, which are also [...]