Every year, right about this time, I get annoyed that Christmas happens in late December, right when the weather sucks. Constantine could have chosen any day of the year to be Christmas Day, but instead of choosing a nice spring or summer day like a good emperor...
A joke my 9-year-old Angel made up: There was a man who came to a ‘Stop’ sign. He stopped for an hour and caused a lot of traffic. A police officer came by and asked the man, “Why aren’t you moving?”. The man replied,...
I strive hard to be lazy. I’m selfishly compassionate. I desire to not want. Sometimes, I’m not myself. Often, I’m not here, where I am. I actively engage in non-activity. I feel spiritual about my earthly desires. I sometimes fail at failing. I make...
I was invited to write this special column in the Straits Times for National Day in Singapore. I HAVE been living in California for the past 10 years. Years of living away from Singapore has given me a much deeper appreciation of my own heritage. Like every good...
