Cathy was my secretary at my last job in the US .  She’s a dear friend and we have maintained contacts via emails and instant messaging.  The following is a transcript...

It’s that time of the year again.  Ten of thousands of fine HK youngsters are told by society that they’re failures, and are suitable only for the lowest paid jobs, of whic...

My dear wife Little Creature has been showing off her Chinese proficiency, thanks to our blogpal Isis's instructions on a Windows feature.  Since I don't know Taiwa...

August 2, 2008,  San Francisco Steakhouse, TST Thorn and Roses met again this Saturday past. Absent: Our president and chief executive officer 幸福小妹 Nicole, who’s...

The school is not aware of my allowing students to use their textbook and notes during final exam, and neither is the professional institute.    In a way, I don’t par...

It is the first day of this business communication class.  I arrive early as usual, and watch the students streaming in as 7 pm approaches.  This is a more serious cla...

July 12, 2008 Our friend Rosa and we get together for lunch or dinner once every few months, and this Saturday morning was one of those occasions. Like Isis, Rosa is ...

Americans address men in responsible, or “in charge” positions as the second person, by adding Mr in front of their title, as an expression of respect, like Mr President, M...

I know!  I deserve to be shot at sunrise.  I let the first anniversary of my blog pass without comments.  If my dear blogpal Money hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn...

On some, but not all, Y!blog sites, including Little Creature’s and this one, each time I enter, this error message appears, twice.  Once I closed the window twice, all a...