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Fire needed
Hopefully halfback Isaac Luke will bring some fire from the Dragons to boost the Broncos’ chances against the Newcastle Knights on Thursday night. Fans want to see an end to the three-game losing streak. Please.
Dad’s agony
This is what happens when your salary is K15,000 and your child’s school fees is K10,000 and you hear him saying 1+3=13.
No relief
From a reader: Nothing much has changed but the law. All the orders issued under the State of Emergency Act have now been transferred to the Public Health Emergency Act.
Simple principle
There is a very simple principle to follow – by the government, a family or any individual – when budgeted income falls. You cut expenses.
Cone removal
Cones were placed at a busy intersection near the Gordon market yesterday morning to stop buses from using that short-cut to the market. The cones were nowhere to be seen around noon.
Lost in thought
Taxi driver yapped away about the high cost of living in the city and the slowdown in business. He stopped when the passenger told him he had driven past his destination.
Lack in humanity
Amazing the number of people who just ignore and walk past those sitting on the pavement asking for a toea or two from passers-by. Yet we call ourselves Christians. Hypocrites.
Birthday song
Maribe (Marikoko) Edward strumming the guitar and singing to herself to celebrate her birthday. She turned three last Tuesday, June 9. She lives with her family at Kapiak Street, Hohola, Port Moresby.
Food for thought
Life is not about being rich, being popular, highly educated or perfect. It is about being real, being humble.