Some have asked if the photos above are from “A Night At The Museum”, others have asked if they’re from some kitsch horror movie while the smarter of the species have asked if this display of equine oddities is in Shatin. Nah, it’s the Hong Kong Jockey Club Racing Museum in Happy Valley and far better known to longtime Hong Kong Belongers as a good place to catch a cab. Who goes to this place which we remember when attending its grand opening that was officiated by our non am

Maybe, I am wrong- hard to believe, I know- but even those with whom I once lived are suddenly looking somewhat dull. What I am seeing today an appalling lack of inspirational leaders in almost every industry and with most surrounded by subservient hires to do their bidding. There’s a very noticeable talent drain and strain, which is no doubt why something very important to our lives- the imagination needed to be creative and depend on those with the skills to deliver what’s

This isn’t “Cocoon”, no one can reverse the aging process and those in, let’s say, their fifties aren’t exactly stepping up because either they don’t have the leadership skills to turn things around or there’s some kind of old girls and old boys clubs hoarding who does what, meaning that very possibly some very good talent with ideas are shut out. Also shut out is the Hong Kong I love and remember when it was positioned as “Asia’s World City” and really did attract the world