Author: Harry Henry Julin

A Durian Tree for Juliet

‘For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.’ – William Shakespeare (1564–1616) on ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and world literature. Several decades have passed,

The Resilient Root

‘Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.’ – C.S. Lewis (1898- 1963; a British writer and scholar best known for his works in various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, Christian apologetics, and literary criticism. Some of his most famous works include ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, a series of

The Treehouse Chronicles

During the carefree days of the early 1960s, my younger brother (Little B) and I revelled in the realm of boundless adventure. Although we encountered a few misadventures that momentarily gave us pause, they failed to dampen our spirits or deter us from seeking further excitement and embarking on new

A year of positive GPS-PH collaboration

THE unexpected decision of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to cooperate with political opponent Pakatan Harapan (PH) in forming the new federal government after the 15th general election in November last year has yielded surprising and fruitful results.  Over the course of

Solitude’s Path to Self-Discovery

‘I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person.’ – Oscar Wilde (1854-1900); an Irish poet, playwright, novelist, and essayist known for his wit, flamboyant personality, and sharp social commentary. Reflecting on my life now,

Heaven among the flowers

‘Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, and penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.’ – Maya Angelou (1928-2014); an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist who in 2011 received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the United States. Allow

Symphony of the wind

‘In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.’ – John Muir (1838-1914); a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and often referred to as the ‘Father of the National Parks’. for his instrumental role in the establishment of Yosemite National Park, USA. A strong wind blew, and

Dayak defined and redefined

‘Identity is not singular but plural – identities are conflicting, multiple, and intersecting.’ – Stuart Hall (1932-2014); a Jamaican-born British cultural theorist, sociologist, and public intellectual The Iban-English Dictionary by Anthony Richard, on page 70, defines ‘DAYAK’ (formerly ‘Dyak’) as ‘upcountry’ or ‘inland’. In Kalimantan, the Dutch, the former colonizers,

A tale of restoration

‘The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.’ – John Buchan (1875-1940); a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician best known for his adventure and spy novels. In remote areas where access to markets and alternative

The Bowing Mountain

‘Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.’ – Maya Angelou (1928-2014); an American poet, author, actress, and civil rights activist best known for her autobiographical work, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’. “There’s no such thing!” I