Whimsical Tales

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

Silent Sam

Silent Sam. That’s what the employees called him. From the top of the hierarchy in the C-suite down to the cleaning ladies, not in a derogatory manner. Just a neutral term for the security guard who does his job competently ...

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

Lita’s Apron

The apron is absolutely amazing! Its superior quality material perfectly complements the professional design. The reinforced stitching gives it a durable and long-lasting look that makes me feel like it would never wear out. And can we talk about the ...

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

The Woman from Chengdu

Sam put both his legs on the table, without bothering to take off his shoes, which he usually does when no one is around. It has been a long but rewarding day. Owning a top karaoke lounge is one thing. ...

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

Exceptional Man

Whenever I read in the newspapers of Singapore exporters and manufacturers seeking government help, I snicker. This has been going on for too long – by the decades. When are these industries going to stand up for themselves and do ...

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

An Undelivered Eulogy

Three W.O.T. things I learned from Michael during the 18 months I reported to him on the P&G business in the late 1970s: Many lovely a girl has spent many lonely a night Dancing is a vertical expression of a ...

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

8, Fort Road

The lonely house at the intersection of Fort Road and Tanjong Rhu Road always caught my eye when I drove past it. The squarish looking house stands in the middle of an equally square piece of land. The house’s faded paint ...

Sep

30

Whimsical Tales

Grandpa’s Holiday Pictures

Lisa waited for her 78-year-old father and her daughter, Ting Ting to emerge from his apartment. Since her mother’s passing two years prior, he had been living there by himself. Pah had insisted that he wanted to stay on his ...

Aug

04

Whimsical Tales

An Undelievered Eulogy

AN UNDELIVERED EULOGY Three W.O.T. things I learned from Michael during the 18 months I reported to him on the P&G business in the late 1970s: Many lovely a girl has spent many lonely a night Dancing is a vertical ...

Aug

04

Whimsical Tales

Silent Sam

Silent Sam. That is what the employees called him. From the top of the hierarchy in the C-suite down to the cleaners, not in a derogatory manner. Just a neutral, friendly nickname for the security guard who went about his job competently, and ...

Aug

04

Whimsical Tales

No.8 Fort Road

The lonely house at the intersection of Fort Road and Tanjong Rhu Road always caught my eye when I drove past it. The squarish looking house stands in the middle of an equally square piece of land. The house’s faded paint ...