TR EMERITUS

The tranquil atmosphere of Singapore was erupted by the earthshattering speech of PM Lee Hsien Loong . That he chose Mayday 1st May to do it shows his craftiness.True to his pompous character he held court to mesmerize his guillible audience on his superhuman achievements in bringing prosperity and racial harmony to Singapore.... 

Since I’m due in the UK, I thought I’d touch on a character that had been an interesting part of my childhood. He was, what they’d call a reflection of the quirky part of British culture, a celebrated loser. I am, of course talking about Mr. Michael Edwards better known as “Eddie the Eagle,” a ski jumper who came last... 

Happy May Day to all and since today is a public holiday, I will post something which I consider to be lighthearted unlike my many past commentaries. A divorced male Singaporean friend in his mid sixties will be arriving home from the Philippines later this week with his newly wed Philipino wife. Out of social courtesy, of course...