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Wrong tree
It can be mistaken for a Christmas tree but one look at what is written underneath it and you realise it is something totally different. The caption reads: Christmas tree for sale. Once lit, you will see three wise men, seven dwarfs, Father Christmas and even the reindeer. Stay away. It’s marijuana.
Taxi row
Two drivers from the same taxi company in Port Moresby rushed towards the man waving for a cab on the kerb. The two immediately had a row over who should get the fare. They did not see him get into another passing cab and left.
Legal mind
A case was dismissed yesterday when the plaintiff’s lawyer apparently forgot to bring the necessary documents relating to the case to court.
Good Night
If you are new here, you can be turned off when greeted “Good Night” when arriving for a dinner or a date in the evening. The confusion arises from the English language which regards Good Night as a farewell rather than a greeting. Good Evening is commonly used.
Poor service
A female patient was taken to a private hospital for a medical emergency in Port Moresby this week. At the clinic, the family had to wheel in the patient, knock on the door to the emergency room. Two men casually opened one side of the door to squeeze in the patient. Then the family had to take the blood samples of the patient to another private clinic for tests as the hospital lab was closed. Why do we still go through this in PNG?
Thought for today
Don’t judge people. You don’t know what it took someone to get out of bed, look and feel as presentable as possible, and face the day. You never know the daily struggles of others.