Category Archives: Funny/Personal

Hip Replacement: I Salute My Surgeon

I had been suffering from joint pains at the hip for a long time to the extent that I needed a cane to walk for some 18 months recently. The X-ray showed that the cartilage at both hip joints had … Continue reading

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My Musical Experiments with Piano and Trumpet

When I was a little boy, I liked to sit next to my sister by the piano and watch her play my favorite songs. But the musical notes looked intimidating. This handicap has haunted me through the years. I’ve never learned to … Continue reading

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Quotes to Savor

In paying tribute to Steve Jobs (1955-2011) who urged us to “think different”, I wish to assemble some inspiring quotes for you to think about in your spare time: Winston Churchill: Attitude is a little thing that makes a big … Continue reading

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Words to Entertain

Part One: Twisted Words Words are powerful if you know how to use them. An orator employs words to persuade and motivate people. A writer uses words to bring out something that is unnoticed in life. For a dictator ruling … Continue reading

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