Society isn’t ready for Plato

I thought it was happening again – a friendship possibly in jeopardy because my closeness with someone of the opposite sex was interpreted as something more. A long time ago, one of my best friends (who happens to be a guy) was told by his then-girlfriend – in no uncertain terms – that he was [...]

Prettiest eyes

Happy 63rd, mum. Those eyes still sparkle, crows feet or not. And I love every line.
Now you’re older and I look at your face
Every wrinkle is so easy to place
And I only write them down just in caseThat you die
Let’s take a look at these crows feet, just look
Sitting on the prettiest eyes
Sixty 25th of [...]

Leap of faith

Growing up, attending church on Sunday was a non-contestable issue. But when I was away from home and going to mass was no longer at mum’s behest, Sunday was just another day to sleep in (and/or nurse hangovers). Now, I don’t go because I tell myself that it is hypocritical – I have issues with [...]

deux = un

Howie has picked himself a beautiful cherry blossom named Ayako. Their wedding reception was last Sunday, at the Bankers Club in KL. It was good to see him again and to finally meet the woman who’s gonna tie our Howie down (up? ooh!).
I remember how Howie would never fail to escort us girls home after [...]