A Tale of Two Pens
Written for the Straits Times, this piece was withdrawn because the anecdotes were published on this blog before. Here it is, to wish you a Happy Father’s Day 2026!
Work and Life
My thoughts on corporate life, work-life balance or the lack thereof and so on.
What Happened to You?
A nostalgic and humorous reflection on aging, friendship, and the gentle sting of honesty — sparked by a Parisian mother’s innocent question: What happened to you?
Nostalgia and Its Cousins
A poignant reflection on nostalgia, grief, and remorse—exploring how we long for our past selves, navigate life’s choices, and embrace its bittersweet beauty.
Blogger’s Block
It has been a long time since I published anything on my blog. Allow me to list the reasons (all
How to Beat Terrorism
Here’s an Unreal take on a dangerous topic: terrorism, possibly a counter-intuitive view. Here’s hoping it doesn’t get me in any real trouble!
My Little Girl
My little speech when my little girl turned 21, and my little video, archiving on my blog. Apparently, these little things make most parents cry. How about the child in you?
Mud and Me
Life and death has been a recurring theme on my blog. Confronted with our mortality, a common stance we assume
Binding Books
When I was about 15, oh so long ago now, I had this crazy hobby of book binding, which is
Life and Chess: Who’s playing?
As any decent chess game, life also has three stages: the opening, the mid-game and the endgame. Here’s an unreal look at this chess metaphor for life.
Pointlessness
Another rare personal post that deals with the pointlessness of it all. Or is it just another post-mid-life crisis?
Childhood Friend
When I was a child, I had a friend in the neighborhood. A smart (and slightly nerdy) kid, not unlike
American School Shooting
Who are the real bad guys in American School Shootings? It may not be as black and white as you might think…