Monthly Archives: July 2016

Thanks, But No Thanks

Invited some people to a soirée recently – gave everybody advance notice – but was surprised at how rude some Singaporeans have become. One replied to say “Whatever free time I have I spend on my son.” “My Sundays belong … Continue reading

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O Cha Cha Cha O Cha Cha Cha

It doesn’t take much to lighten up my mood. I just have to look at news from neighboring countries – in Malaysia, a big gorilla with a fake British accent is now top dog but his misdemeanors are so transparent … Continue reading

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Amateur Hour

Unbeknownst to many, the question that’s always at the back of people’s minds when they interact with you is “Are you worthy of my liking and respect?” Some people say “I don’t need anyone to like me, just respect me.” … Continue reading

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California Dreaming

California Fitness is not so fit after all. In Hong Kong, employees of California Fitness said they are owed about US$1.3 million in salaries and customers may have pre-paid about US$130 million in fees. Arrests have been made there. As … Continue reading

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From Hero to Zero

An organization I am familiar with was suffering from 24 consecutive quarters of negative earnings. The inevitable had to happen. Even superior performers who had been with the firm for decades were laid off in a bid to minimize operating … Continue reading

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How a Taxi Driver Made My Day

Last Friday I took a SMRT cab (number SHF 24E, driven by a Mr Goh) from JCube to Ngee Ann City in what turned out to be a most joyous experience. Mr Goh was playing erhu music on his sound … Continue reading

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Short Man Syndrome

Short people, especially men, tend to overcompensate for their height, or lack thereof, by behaving in obnoxious, attention-seeking manners. They smoke big cigars, brag about the size of their dicks, or boast about their sexual conquests. This phenomenon is often … Continue reading

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I Have Woken Up

Today I woke up and declared to myself: For far too many times, I have been taken to the cleaners by the parasites in my life. Schnorrer’s ride on my gravy train will come to an end as of today. … Continue reading

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Sleepy Head

I can never understand how some people can walk into an eatery, plonk themselves in a 4-seat sofa setup, doesn’t even buy a drink and just go to sleep. This young man pictured above did precisely that – this photo … Continue reading

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Mother of All Gifts!

Charles Brown of Tabac 101, Singapore, had this wooden pipe display cabinet custom-built and shipped to me from the USA. It is supposed to be a gift for my 60th birthday, which isn’t until February next year, insha’Allah. What a … Continue reading

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