From Insomnia to Innovation: My Talking Alarm Clock Journey
I am awake in the middle of the night. I can’t sleep. All I can think about is check the time. Is it morning? Can I start my day? I…
Rocks and Regrets: Navigating the Maze of High School Geography
I am sitting in the second row of seats listening to a Geography class. Today’s subject is Metamorphic Rocks. This is our 5th Lesson on types of rocks. My Geography…
Notepads and Nudges: A Gentle Push for Memory’s Sake
It is 6:30 am. I am walking upstairs to wake up my Dad. I usually wake him up before I take my kids to school. I say “Good morning Dad,…
Rosary at 30,000 Feet: Battling Fear on Air
I am on a plane flight abroad. I am sitting next to a man. He is holding out his rosary and praying. I can’t help but think of this act…
The Slipper Swap: A Father-Son Footwear Feud
My wife buys me a nice pair of Tommy Hilfiger slippers. I like them. They are quite comfortable. They are stylish. The only challenge is I never get to wear…
Traffic Tango: Two Male Sheep Clash for Love
I'm driving my car from work. I see two male sheep fighting for a female sheep. The two male sheep are head-butting each other. So for a good collision, they…
The Red Ferrari Toy Car: A Prize That Stole My Heart in 1989
It's November 1989. My mum is dressing me up. I am going to a birthday party of my cousin with my sister. I wear Marks and Spencer trousers with my…
When Symptoms Play Hide and Seek: An Unusual Hospital Visit
I am 8 years old. I am not feeling well this morning. I am weak. I don’t feel like eating. I can barely go and take my shower. My Mum…
The Art of Selective Listening: Life with Dad’s Hearing Aid
My father is 84 years old now. He is losing his hearing bit by bit. We get him a hearing aid. He is still playing games with us. He only…
The Crow Dilemma: When Good Intentions Lead to Unexpected Outcomes
An interesting story worth telling from Fargo Season 5 Episode 4… During the Mao regime in China, crows were destroying most of the crops. They had become a nuisance to…