Monthly Archives: July 2015

Insects!

Posted on 31/07/2015 by Lohcifer

Yeah times must be bad:

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on Insects!

Farewell, PG

Posted on 29/07/2015 by Lohcifer

Farewell, PG. You left as suddenly as you appeared. You taught us how to live. You showed us the meaning of life. You didn’t care what others think; you didn’t need anyone’s approval, you were the master of your own … Continue reading →

Posted in The Departed | Comments Off on Farewell, PG

Anything to Get Attention

Posted on 27/07/2015 by Lohcifer

There are scammers who tell you that you are listed in some Who’s Who directories – which they will sell to you for an exorbitant fee. The vainglorious keen to see their names in print will happily fork out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Unforgiven | Comments Off on Anything to Get Attention

Whisky from Fukushima

Posted on 24/07/2015 by Lohcifer

Sasanokawa, maker of Cherry Whisky, is actually a significant name in the development of whisky culture in Japan. It is an old sake and shochu house, dating back to 1765, that started making whisky in 1946, and in the process, … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on Whisky from Fukushima

Eating with Gloves

Posted on 22/07/2015 by Lohcifer

Recently, the wife organized a durian party and some of the ladies whipped out gloves such as those shown in the photo above to handle their durians. Well, to each his own, but some food are best eaten sans gloves … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on Eating with Gloves

Fallen on Deaf Ears

Posted on 20/07/2015 by Lohcifer

Have you ever tried emailing a minister or a perm sec? The apartment immediately below mine has been undergoing renovation for over a month and although the unbearably loud floor hacking was long over, very annoying high-decibel noises continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in Unforgiven | Comments Off on Fallen on Deaf Ears

Repose en Paix

Posted on 17/07/2015 by Lohcifer

Wednesday was one of those horrendous days when life dealt me a sucker punch right into my solar plexus. I was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of a cherished friend – a very decent human being and a … Continue reading →

Posted in The Departed | Comments Off on Repose en Paix

No Problem? Don’t Mention It

Posted on 15/07/2015 by Lohcifer

In the olden days, when my elders were thanked, they would respond by saying “Oh, don’t mention it” or “My pleasure” or “Don’t worry about it.” Some would even say “Glad I could help” or “Happy to help.” Later, I … Continue reading →

Posted in The Good, the Bad & the Ugly | Comments Off on No Problem? Don’t Mention It

Bad Taste

Posted on 13/07/2015 by Lohcifer

She is said to be Singapore’s prettiest undertaker, so her wedding photos were shot with a casket. In one picture, she and her husband were lying inside a coffin. Some people – including the photographer and the marital couple’s friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Unforgiven | Comments Off on Bad Taste

Mr Lui Should Resign, and so Should the SMRT CEO

Posted on 10/07/2015 by Lohcifer

July 7th. Yet another SMRT breakdown – the worst so far, and possibly the worst public transport disruption Singapore has experienced. Power fault affected trains along the North-South and East-West lines at 7:15pm resulting in system-wide disruption. An estimated 250,000 commuters … Continue reading →

Posted in Unforgiven | Comments Off on Mr Lui Should Resign, and so Should the SMRT CEO