Ritz Carlton

It is sad to see Ritz Carlton closing down. Although the building is not an old one, it has a hue of the traditional Europe. Everything is small and elegant - a distinct contrast to most of her competitors that follow the American doctrine: big is beauty.

There is so much good memory here: Vivian and I had our wedding banquet in the basement; we enjoyed many happy evenings - and memorable dinner - at Toscana. I can only pacify myself by believing that a lovely actress should die early, and a brilliant speech should be short. Otherwise there are wrinkles and hiccups and rusts (or is it actually degeneration of our own eyes and ears ?) and everything becomes different.

Yes, the best method to preserve a perfect place – or person – is to keep it (only) in our memory.