24
Aug
2009

Thank You for Everything

A Tit for a Tat (38) Tit: I really wish to thank you – for everything. Tat: Thank your karma,…

24
Aug
2009

The 6 Perfections

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22
Aug
2009

Fare Thee Well – Not

The Chinese term for ‘Goodbye’ is ‘Zaijian’, which means ‘See you later’. It is never a final farewell. Indeed, how…

22
Aug
2009

Who Never Lets You Down?

It is time for another more or less bi-weekly dosage of ‘Depeche Dharma’, when I interpret Depeche Mode’s songs with…

21
Aug
2009

Quitting Career Samsara

She has tendered her resignation. She has no regrets. ‘Why not leave at a higher note?’ I asked. ‘Why wait…

20
Aug
2009

Truth is Not Enough

There is a quiz game show on TV that we all know, that is seemingly the most difficult, because almost…

20
Aug
2009

Alternative Film Reviews

To my aghast, despite having taken detailed notes for each of the movies below during previewing, I’m finding it quite…

19
Aug
2009

Holding the Snake Vs Releasing the Raft

Question: Based on the Alagaddupama Sutta, the snake and the raft represent all Dharma teachings as taught by Buddha. The snake…

18
Aug
2009

Two Ways to Shoot Animals

While helping to decide what birthday gift to get another nephew, we came across the above. A ‘Dunk the Duck’…

18
Aug
2009

Charity & Lottery

My nephew asked me to buy charity draw tickets, as urged by his school to sell. It always struck me…

17
Aug
2009

Cheese Alternatives

Good news for Singaporean vegans who miss cheese. Other than Supernature, you can now buy vegan cheese at Vivomart (the…

17
Aug
2009

Fantastical Materialism

Visited the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention over the weekend. Thankfully, didn’t feel urged to buy anything. Got a…

17
Aug
2009

Another Way to Reserve a Seat

After so many years, I still don’t understand why some commuters steer clear of reserved seats on trains and buses…

17
Aug
2009

Get a Better Bag

I’m very grateful to this bag, which was sent by friend from France along with some organic vegan foodstuffs a…

17
Aug
2009

The Absent Cuppa

Realised I had not enjoyed a cuppa anything in a long time. When I step into a cafe, I spend…

17
Aug
2009

Never the Whiney!

Look! It’s Nownie* the tiny** but never the whiney!*** * Nownie: he who lives in the ‘now’ ** The smallest…

17
Aug
2009

Just a Little Blood

N: Looking at your veins, are you sure you want to go through the blood donation? Because I’m quite sure…

16
Aug
2009

A Girl’s Best Friend?

B: You know, you look like you need a ‘best friend’. Z: How so? B: You have no blings (diamonds)…

16
Aug
2009

Senseless Jealousy

Z: (To colleague) Wanna lunch with us? R: Nay, my girlfriend won’t like the idea. Z: Huh? It’s a group…

16
Aug
2009

What Truly Draws People Closer

Dialogue from the movie ‘Closer’: Dan: I love you! Alice: Where?! Dan: What?! Alice: Show me! Where is this love?…