Monthly Archives: February 2026

Five Questions

Posted on 22/02/2026 by Lohcifer

Today, someone’s turning 69. Turning 69 is a unique milestone — it’s the doorstep to a new decade and a vantage point overlooking nearly seven decades of change. 1. The “Lessons from the Decades” Question “Looking back at your 20s, … Continue reading →

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The Logic of the Very Wise

Posted on 19/02/2026 by Lohcifer

In today’s Straits Times, a very wise person by the name of Peh Chwee Hoe responded to Allen Te Kek Chin: Forum: Jail term necessary as deterrence matters in careless driving cases I refer to the letter by Mr Allen … Continue reading →

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The Logic of the Lobotomized

Posted on 18/02/2026 by Lohcifer

In Chinatown on February 6th a woman drove into a mother and a child, killing the six-year-old child. The driver got out of the car and instead of offering help, started scolding the victims for being in the way. She … Continue reading →

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How to Survive the Divine Presence of the Arrogant

Posted on 17/02/2026 by Lohcifer

I was shocked – actually shocked – when the proprietor of a Michelin Bib Gourmand stall was so friendly! My extensive research (read: personal encounters with countless F&B staff) had led me to believe that success in the culinary world … Continue reading →

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Noto Wagyu

Posted on 15/02/2026 by Lohcifer

A5 Noto Wagyu (Noto-Ushi) is a rare, premium brand of Japanese beef from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for its rich, buttery flavor, fine marbling (shimofuri – fine, snowflake-like marbling of fat), high oleic acid content, and … Continue reading →

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Bone-in Wagyu Ribeye

Posted on 08/02/2026 by Lohcifer
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The Logic of the Illogical

Posted on 07/02/2026 by Lohcifer

The Straits Times published this letter on Feb 6th: Burden of safety must fall on riders, not pedestrians The recent announcement regarding stricter personal mobility aid (PMA) regulations – requiring medical certification and reducing the speed limit to 6kmh – marks … Continue reading →

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Red Snapper

Posted on 01/02/2026 by Lohcifer
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